The R&A announced Thursday the sport's oldest championship would return to the home of golf for the 31st time, the most of any links in the rotation. It was last held on the Old Course in 2022 when Cameron Smith won with a closing 64 in one of the great closing rounds of a major.

Round 2 was suspended for nearly 90 minutes on Thursday before darkness ultimately ended play at Torrey Pines.

Strong winds wreaked havoc during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in California on Thursday, forcing a lengthy suspension before play was halted due to darkness.Lanto Griffin grabbed a share of the lead at six under after completing a level-par 72 for his second round on Torrey Pines south course.