Harris English did just enough to hold off a challenge from Sam Stevens and secure his fifth PGA Tour title with a one-shot victory at the Farmers Insurance Open.
The American battled tough conditions on Torrey Pines' Coastal Course on Saturday, carding a one-over 73 to finish eight under par.
Compatriot Stevens threatened to overtake English on multiple occasions, picking up four shots in his opening nine holes.
However, his momentum was stalled by a critical bogey on the par-five 13th, and another birdie on the par-four 17th was ultimately not enough.
Andrew Novak, who was one shot behind English when the round began, posted a 74 to finish third on six under, with South Korea's Sungjae Im and Norway’s Kris Ventura tied for fourth one shot further back.
Speaking after his victory, English said: "It’s hard to win. I might have looked calm out there on the course, but inside your emotions are going crazy.
"I just know how hard it is to win. It’s just so much fun. You’ve got to soak it in when you do it."
The result marked English’s first Tour victory since he took out the Travelers Championship in 2021.
The tournament's Saturday finish came as the PGA Tour wanted to avoid competing with Sunday’s AFC and NFC Championship Games on television.
