Two more German pros, besides Stephan Jäger and Matti Schmid, qualified on Monday for the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open.
The 2026 Farmers Insurance Open is dominated by one main topic: Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour. But beyond the stars, there is plenty at stake for many golfers even before the official tournament commences.
PGA Tour Monday Qualifier
At 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 players were two Germans. Thomas Rosenmüller shared first place with Sweden’s Henrik Norlander, both finishing seven under par. Norlander impressed with five consecutive birdies on the back nine, while Rosenmüller spread his nine stroke gains over the entire round. Starting on hole 10, Rosenmüller stumbled slightly with bogeys on holes 7 and 9, but maintained the lead. Crucial to his success was reliably converting the par-5s into birdies to secure the top spot.
With five under par, Americans Hunter Logan and Jeremy Paul tied for third place, also earning qualification for the Farmers Insurance Open. Paul also started on hole 10 and posted an outstanding back nine with an eagle on the first hole, 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, several changes were made 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 up. Furthermore, with Brooks Koepka’s participation, the field size expanded to 147 players, enabling Jackson Suber and Lanto Griffin to join as well.