Welcome to CaddyBytes’ coverage of the Farmers Insurance Open, one of the PGA Tour’s premier events of the West Coast Swing. Originally established in 1952 as the San Diego Open, this historic tournament is played along the stunning coastal cliffs of Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Featuring a field of 156 players competing on both the North and South Courses, the Farmers Insurance Open delivers championship-level golf with breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and consistently attracts the game’s top stars early in the season.
Farmers Insurance Open
2026 Farmers Insurance Open
Tournament Details
Date: January 26-29, 2026
Location: Torrey Pines, San Diego
Field: 156 PGA Tour professionals
Highlight of PGA Tour's West Coast Swing.
Tournament DetailsFarmers Insurance Open History (1952 - Present)
2026 Farmers Insurance Open
Upcoming Event
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Field of 156 PGA Tour players
$9.2 million purse
FedExCup points and full exemption
2025 Farmers Insurance Open
Recent Champion
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Part of PGA Tour's West Coast Swing
Featured event in California
500 FedExCup points to winner
2020s Farmers Open
Modern Champions
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Max Homa won in 2021, 2023
Luke List champion in 2022
Patrick Reed claimed 2021 victory
2010s Farmers Open
Memorable Victories
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Tiger Woods won 7 times total
Jon Rahm claimed 2017 title
Brandt Snedeker won in 2012, 2016
2000s Farmers Open
Tournament Growth
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Farmers Insurance became sponsor in 2010
Tiger Woods won 4 consecutive (2005-08)
Phil Mickelson champion in 2000, 2001
Tournament Format
Two-Course Event
156 Players Compete
Play on North & South Courses first two days
Final two rounds on South Course
Full FedExCup points awarded
Historic Venue
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Oceanfront Championship Course
Host venue since 1968
Course Details:
South Course: Par 72, 7,765 yards
San Diego Tradition
Community Event
Southern California Spirit
Celebrates San Diego community
Raises millions for local charities
Military appreciation events
Historic Champions
Legendary Winners
Golf's Greatest
Tiger Woods won 7 times
Arnold Palmer & Jack Nicklaus winners
Phil Mickelson multiple champion
The Farmers Insurance Open Legacy
The Farmers Insurance Open has established an impressive legacy as one of the PGA Tour's most iconic and historic events since its inception in 1952 as the San Diego Open. Originally played at various San Diego venues, the tournament found its permanent home at Torrey Pines Golf Course in 1968, creating one of golf's most spectacular settings with its breathtaking Pacific Ocean views.
The tournament's unique two-course format and its position as a cornerstone of the West Coast Swing create special challenges and opportunities for competitors. With 500 FedExCup points awarded to the champion and a $9.2 million purse, the Farmers Insurance Open attracts golf's elite while maintaining its community-focused roots as a municipal course event that gives back to the San Diego region.
Beyond the competition, the Farmers Insurance Open's deep connection to San Diego represents one of professional golf's most meaningful traditions. From its military appreciation initiatives to its significant charitable contributions through the Century Club of San Diego, the tournament authentically embraces its role as a community partner while hosting world-class competition on one of America's most beautiful public golf courses.
As the tournament continues to thrive at the spectacular Torrey Pines Golf Course, it maintains its unique identity as both an elite championship and a celebration of public golf. The event's longevity, combined with its stunning coastal setting and profound community impact, has made the Farmers Insurance Open a beloved institution that perfectly captures golf's ability to blend elite competition with community engagement and charitable purpose.