German starters and Brooks Koepka’s comeback add excitement to the PGA Tour opener at Torrey Pines. Check out the tee times here.
As the first tee times are called at the Farmers Insurance Open, attention once again turns to Torrey Pines – one of the most iconic venues on the PGA Tour. The challenging South Course, with its long par-4s, narrow fairways, and notorious greens, is a true test, while the slightly shorter North Course may seem scorable but offers no easy holes. This mix creates a high-quality field and early sporting drama every year.
From a German perspective, the tournament start is especially interesting: Stephan Jäger, Thomas Rosenmüller, Matti Schmid, and Jeremy Paul are among the starters. Jäger and Rosenmüller have the opportunity for an aggressive start on the North Course, while Schmid faces tough international competition right from the South Course.
Brooks Koepka’s Comeback on the PGA Tour
Another major talking point 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 that is sure to draw early focus from fans and the tournament alike. Koepka’s return adds extra star power to the already strong field, making the Farmers Insurance Open even more exciting. The event will be broadcast on MagentaTV Thursday and Friday from 18:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 17:00 (German time).
The tee times below are given in German 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) |