German players and Brooks Koepka’s comeback promise excitement at the Torrey Pines kickoff of the PGA Tour.
When the first tee times are announced for the Farmers Insurance Open, all eyes turn once again to Torrey Pines – one of the most iconic venues on the PGA Tour. The challenging South Course with its long par-4 holes, narrow fairways, and notorious greens is a true test, while the slightly shorter North Course appears scorable but offers no easy gifts either. This mix annually attracts a top-class field and early sporting excitement.
From a German perspective, the tournament start is particularly interesting: Stephan Jäger, Thomas Rosenmüller, Matti Schmid, and Jeremy Paul will tee off. Jäger and Rosenmüller have the opportunity for an aggressive start on the North Course, while Schmid faces tough international competition directly on the South Course.
Brooks Koepka’s Comeback on the PGA Tour
Another major storyline is the comeback of Brooks Koepka on the PGA Tour. The multiple major winner tees off alongside Ludvig Åberg and Max Homa on the South Course – a group likely to attract early focus from both the tournament and fans. Koepka’s return adds extra star power to an already high-caliber field, making the Farmers Insurance Open even more thrilling. The tournament will be broadcast on MagentaTV Thursday and Friday from 18:00 CET and Saturday and Sunday from 17:00 CET.
The tee times listed are given in Central European Time.
| Round | Time | Tee | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17:32 | 1 (South Course) | Ludvig Aberg (SWE) | Brooks Koepka (USA) | Max Homa (USA) |
| 1 | 17:43 | 1 (North Course) | Karl Vilips (AUS) | Stephan Jäger (GER) | Matt Kuchar (USA) |
| 1 | 18:05 | 1 (North Course) | Alejandro Tosti (ARG) | S.T. Lee (KOR) | Thomas Rosenmüller (GER) |
| 1 | 18:38 | 10 (South Course) | Peter Malnati (USA) | Tom Kim (KOR) | Matti Schmid (GER) |
| 1 | 19:22 | 10 (South Course) | Jordan Smith (ENG) | Jeremy Paul (GER) | Davis Chatfield (USA) |