Besides Stephan Jäger and Matti Schmid, two more German pros qualified Monday for the Farmers Insurance Open.
At the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, the main talk is Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour. But beyond the stars, much is at stake for the golfers, some even before the main tournament begins.
PGA Tour Monday Qualifier
At the Monday Qualifier, 60 players competed for four spots at the famous Torrey Pines GC. The qualifying event took place at Mission Viejo Country Club. Among the successful players were two Germans. Thomas Rosenmüller shared first place with Swede Henrik Norlander at seven under par. Norlander impressed with five consecutive birdies on the back nine. Rosenmüller spread his nine stroke gains across the entire round, starting on hole 10, showing some instability with two bogeys on holes 7 and 9 but maintaining the lead. Crucially, Rosenmüller reliably converted the par-5s into birdies to claim the top spot.
Sharing third place at five under par were Americans Hunter Logan and Jeremy Paul, also qualifying for the Farmers Insurance Open. Paul, starting on hole 10, delivered a formidable back nine with an eagle on hole 1, two birdies, and no bogeys. Thus, Rosenmüller and Paul complete the German contingent at Torrey Pines.
Thomas Rosenmueller
Henrik Norlander
Hunter Logan
Jeremy PaulAre the 4 Monday Qs for the Farmers
— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) January 26, 2026
In the days before the tournament start, the Farmers Insurance Open field saw additional changes. Brian Campbell, Jimmy Stanger, Nico Echavarria, Patton Kizzire, and Michael Kim withdrew, allowing Matt Kuchar, Justin Lower, Taylor Moore, Joel Dahmen, and Sam Ryder to move up. Furthermore, the field size expanded to 147 players due to Brooks Koepka’s participation, enabling Jackson Suber and Lanto Griffin to advance as well.