Two more German professionals, besides Stephan Jäger and Matti Schmid, qualified on Monday for the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open.
At the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, there is only one topic of conversation: Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour. But besides the stars, there is a lot at stake for the golfers, some even before the actual tournament begins.
PGA Tour Monday Qualifier
At the Monday qualifier, 60 players competed for four starting spots at the tournament held at the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course. The qualifying event took place at the Mission Viejo Country Club. Among the successful participants were two German players. 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 over the entire round. After starting on hole 10, he struggled with two bogeys on holes 7 and 9 but still stayed at the top. Crucially, Rosenmüller was able to reliably convert the par-5s into birdies to secure his leading position.
Sharing third place at five under par were American Hunter Logan and Jeremy Paul, who also qualified for the Farmers Insurance Open. Paul also started on hole 10 and played a formidable back nine, including 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 leading up to the tournament start, there were further changes in 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 advance. Moreover, the field size will be expanded to 147 players due to Brooks Koepka’s participation, which also allows Jackson Suber and Lanto Griffin to move up.