Two additional German pros joined Stephan Jäger and Matti Schmid by qualifying on Monday for the Farmers Insurance Open.
At the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, the main conversation is about Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour. However, beyond the stars, much is at stake for the golfers, with some already competing before the official tournament start.
PGA Tour Monday Qualifier
In the Monday Qualifier, 60 players battled for four spots in the tournament at the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course. The qualifying event was held at the Mission Viejo Country Club. Among the successful participants were two German players. Thomas Rosenmüller shared first place with Sweden’s Henrik Norlander, both finishing seven strokes under par. Norlander impressed with five consecutive birdies on the back nine. Rosenmüller spread his nine birdies throughout his round. After starting at hole 10, he struggled with two bogeys on holes 7 and 9 but remained at the top. Crucially, Rosenmüller consistently converted the par-5 holes into birdies, securing his leadership position.
At five under par, American golfers Hunter Logan and Jeremy Paul tied for third place, also qualifying for the Farmers Insurance Open. Paul, also starting on hole 10, delivered a formidable 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 leading up to the tournament, there were several other changes to the Farmers Insurance Open field. 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, Brooks Koepka’s participation increases the field size to 147 players, enabling Jackson Suber and Lanto Griffin to join the field as well.