Holmes happy to be back in the swing after brain surgery

With a piece of his skull at home as a constant reminder of what he has been through, former Ryder Cup player JB Holmes resumes his career at Torrey Pines today.

Holmes, a member of America’s winning team in Louisville four years ago, underwent brain surgery in September and then was air-lifted back to hospital a month later after suffering an allergic reaction.

His return to action comes at the Farmers Insurance Open, where the field includes Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and England’s Justin Rose in his first appearance since becoming a father for the second time.