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 topic is Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour. But beyond the stars, there’s plenty at stake for many golfers even before the official tournament begins.
PGA Tour Monday Qualifier
In the Monday Qualifier, 60 players competed for four spots at the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course. The qualifying event took place at Mission Viejo Country Club. Among the successful participants were two German players. Thomas Rosenmüller tied for first place with Swedish Henrik Norlander, both shooting seven under par. Norlander impressed with five consecutive birdies on the back nine, while Rosenmüller distributed his nine stroke gains throughout the round. Starting on hole 10, Rosenmüller had two bogeys on holes 7 and 9 but maintained the lead. The key was his reliable birdies on the par-5s, which propelled him to the top.
With five under par, American Hunter Logan and Jeremy Paul shared third place, also qualifying for the Farmers Insurance Open. Paul, who also started on hole 10, had an excellent back nine, including an eagle on hole 1, two birdies, and no bogeys. Thus, Rosenmüller and Paul join 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, there were further changes to the player field for the Farmers Insurance Open. 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 in. Additionally, the field size was expanded to 147 players due to Brooks Koepka’s participation, enabling Jackson Suber and Lanto Griffin to join as well.