The Farmers Insurance Open shifts to a Wednesday-Saturday schedule next week at Torrey Pines, dodging a clash with the NFL’s conference championships. Max Homa leads a stacked field looking to tame both the North and South courses.
Players will split their opening rounds between Torrey’s two layouts before the cut narrows the field for two final rounds on the demanding South course. It’s a format that’s proven to separate the contenders from the pretenders in recent years.
This year’s field is particularly intriguing. Rising star Ludvig Åberg makes his Torrey debut, while Will Zalatoris continues his comeback from back surgery. They’re joined by a who’s who of Tour standouts including Collin Morikawa, fresh off his win at The Sentry, and Tony Finau, who’s always a threat on these grounds.
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Other notable entries include Keegan Bradley, Shane Lowry, Maverick McNealy, Sahith Theegala, and the surging Akshay Bhatia. Matthieu Pavon returns to defend his title after last year’s breakthrough victory.
Golf Channel’s coverage tees off Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST, giving golf fans their fix before the NFL takes center stage on Sunday.
