What is The Farmers Insurance Open?
The Farmers Insurance Open, a prestigious PGA Tour event, takes center stage each January as part of the PGA Tour's "West Coast Swing." Hosted at the renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California, this tournament has consistently held a prominent position in the PGA Tour calendar. Its allure lies in the regular participation of golf's elite, a tradition established by Tiger Woods, who triumphed in this event a remarkable seven times.
Scheduled for January 24th-27th this year, the Farmers Insurance Open promises intense competition, with PGA Tour players vying for a $9 million purse and 500 FedEx points. The historical significance and the regular presence of top-tier players contribute to making this tournament a highlight of the young PGA Tour season.
Farmers Insurance Open Course
An intriguing aspect of the Farmers Insurance Open lies in its distinctive format for the first two rounds, taking place on Thursday and Friday. These initial rounds unfold on two distinct courses – Torrey Pines North and Torrey Pines South. Each participating player navigates both courses during this phase. Following the cut on Friday night, the spotlight shifts exclusively to the renowned Torrey Pines South Course for the final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday. Notably, the South Course has a storied history as the host of the U.S. Open, with its most recent occurrence in 2021 adding to the course's prestige.
Torrey Pines North – Torrey Pines North, often considered the younger sibling to the South course, earns its own acclaim despite the size difference. Undergoing a notable renovation in 2016 by Tom Weiskopf, the North course distinguishes itself with unique features. While not as extensive as its counterpart, the South Course, the North is recognized for offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, the northern section of the course is bordered by the scenic Torrey Pines State Reserve.
Torrey Pines South – The South Course has gained global recognition as the host of the U.S. Open in both 2008 and 2021. Originally crafted in 1957 by William Bell, Sr., Torrey Pines South has been the backdrop for the Farmers Insurance Open since 1968. Undergoing renovations and redesigns in 2001 and 2019 by Rees Jones, the course was transformed to be longer and more challenging. The teeing areas were extended, expanding the course's length to an impressive 7,800 yards.
2024 Farmers Insurance Open Field
The PGA Tour and Farmers Insurance Open have not release the 2024 field at this time.
Who Won The Farmers Insurance Open in 2023?
The Saturday rally at the Farmers Open, Max Homa secured a two-shot victory over Keegan Bradley. Claiming the top spot earned Homa a prize of $1.566 million from the event's total purse of $8.7 million. His impressive final-round performance included a scorching 6-under 66, allowing him to overtake the overnight leader, Sam Ryder, who shot a 75 and concluded the tournament tied for fourth place.
2024 Farmers Insurance Open TV Schedule
Here is how to watch the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open: The first two rounds, Jan. 24th-25th, will be on the Golf Channel from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST. Then on the weekend CBS will pick up the coverage and it will be 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
If you are a golf nut like me, there is always featured group coverage and featured hole coverage on ESPN+. So if you want to watch golf all day, you can!