There's no denying the San Diego course's history and surroundings, but is it the best it could be? That's a totally different question.

Locals in the San Diego area can get a good rate to play the two courses at Torrey Pines. What about the out-of-towners?

Golfers were greeted by mist, sprinkles and drizzle during Wednesday’s Genesis Invitational pro-am. It was a prelude to a forecast that calls for an inch of rain and winds gusting to 25 mph along the coast Thursday, when the PGA Tour’s $20 million signature event begins at the Torrey Pines Golf Course.