He won at the “old” Torrey in 1993, 20 but since has fared no better than ties for fourth in '03 and '04. It marked the eighth straight year Mickelson failed to win at Torrey Pines, coinciding with the redesign of the South Course before the 2002 event. He finished at 2-over 290, with his scores getting worse each day (70-72-73-75). With a final-round 75 at Torrey Pines on Sunday, Mickelson posted the highest 72-hole score in 19 career starts at his hometown tournament. Phil Mickelson set a record at the Buick Invitational, but it wasn't anything he'll want to put on his Hall of Fame plaque. “It reminds me every morning when I wake up to just stay focused,” said Salmon, 32, who hopes to represent the United States in the 2012 Games at London. Salmon keeps the medal on a bedroom dresser. Salmon, who lives in Mission Viejo, was wearing his gold medal for a public appearance at Torrey Pines. gold medal indoor volleyball team at the Beijing Olympics.
Spotted in the Buick Invitational gallery – Riley Salmon, a member of the U.S. That'll make a guy pessimistic.” Added Browne's friend, Eric Rasmussen of Carmel Valley, “They don't make a powder strong enough for chafing.” “We were here a couple years ago without one,” said San Marcos' Erik Browne.
On a cool, sunny day with patches of clouds – the best weather since Thursday – pessimists packed umbrellas. It was easy to differentiate the optimists from the pessimists Sunday. The quote is on a sign at the gliderport and reads, “Once you have experienced the freedom of flight you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” He refers to a quote attributed to Leonardo da Vinci he says best describes flying. Asked what it feels like flying at such a picturesque location, Robin Marien said, “It's the closest thing to being a bird.” Marien is the owner and flight director of Torrey Pines Gliderport. The paragliders get serious TV time on CBS. About the time John Rollins was putting out on the 12th green, a dozen paragliders were hovering nearby above the Pacific.
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