Davis Thompson capped a roller coaster of a back nine at Torrey Pines with a birdie to take the lead Friday in the Genesis Invitational. Scottie Scheffler had an unusually wild day off the tee and was right on his heels.

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are both atop the leaderboard, setting up what should be a fun weekend at the Genesis Invitational.

Difficult weather conditions affected all players during the first round of the Genesis Invitational. Rory McIlroy's fellow Irishman was very vocal about it.

SAN DIEGO — Davis Thompson capped a roller coaster of a back nine at Torrey Pines with a birdie to take the lead Friday in the Genesis Invitational. Scottie Scheffler had an unusually wild day off the tee and was right on his heels.

If people … have their feelings hurt because guys went or whatever, like who cares? Let’s move forward together’

With his ball buried in the thick, wet rough, Rory McIlroy lashed at the ground, sending his ball into the stratosphere. The result? Incredible.

RORY MCILROY HAS soared into contention at The Genesis Invitational in San Diego while Shane Lowry has slipped back in Torrey Pines. The second round is still underway but McIlroy looks to be in a strong position as he sits three shots off the lead after 13 holes.