Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters champion and current World No. 5, is now the highest-ranked player in the Farmers Open, followed by No. 6 Ludvig Aberg. Others in the top 25 entered are Keegan Bradley (11), Sahith Theegala (13), Sungjae Im (19), Aaron Rai (22) and Tony Finau (25).
Eleven players have pulled out from this week's event since Sunday, including popular players Collin Morikawa, Will Zalatoris, Gary Woodland and Akshay Bhatia.
Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from the Farmers Insurance Open field at Torrey Pines, making a late exit from the tournament field only a few hours prior to his scheduled first-round tee time. No reason was given for Zalatoris' withdrawal,
In a piece of shocking news, Collin Morikawa, Tyler McCumber and Nicolai Hojgaard have withdrawn from the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open. Hayden Springer, Wesley Bryan and S.
In what's becoming a concerning trend for the PGA Tour, Morikawa joins the list of high-profile players taking unexpected exits early in the season. The No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler ...
Leading first round scores from US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, California on Wednesday (par-72, USA unless noted):
Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday in what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden
At that point, the tour was in a bind to fill the field of 156 and wasn’t able to, because most of the alternates had left the area. Ryan Moore was originally listed as a replacement for Zalatoris, and then he said he couldn’t play.
Next week, the PGA Tour stays in California but heads to San Diego for the 2025 Farmers Insurance at Torrey Pines.
Morikawa had a positive experience at the Farmers Insurance Open two years ago, finishing third, while last year, he didn't make the cut.
Will Zalatoris is the latest star PGA Tour player to withdraw from the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. Zalatoris pulled out of the tournament Wednesday morning before his first-round tee time. A reason was not given for his WD. Ryan Moore will replace him in the field.