Farmers Insurance Open 2026: Torrey Pines Hosts PGA Tour Week
Introduction: Why the Farmers Insurance Open Matters
The Farmers Insurance Open is an annual PGA Tour golf tournament held in San Diego, California. Its position early in the season, combined with Torrey Pines’ reputation as a challenging public venue, makes the event a bellwether for form and a focal point for golf fans worldwide. The 2026 tournament runs from Thursday, 29 January to Sunday, 1 February 2026, offering a week of world-class competition and community engagement.
Main body: History, venue and 2026 programme
Historical context
Although the San Diego Open began in 1952, the PGA Tour recognises two earlier events with the same name won by Leo Diegel in December 1927 and January 1929. Over the decades the tournament has evolved into a major stop on the Tour and has been associated with notable champions and memorable moments.
Torrey Pines and its significance
Since 1968 the event has maintained its current relationship with Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla. Torrey Pines is a 36‑hole public facility owned by the City of San Diego, featuring the South and North courses. The South Course in particular has staged major championships: it hosted the U.S. Open twice, with Tiger Woods prevailing in a playoff in 2008 and Jon Rahm birdieing the final two holes to win by a stroke in 2021. Tiger Woods also enjoyed a remarkable run at Torrey Pines, winning four consecutive Farmers Insurance Open events from 2005 to 2008 and then securing a fifth consecutive Torrey Pines tournament title at the 2008 U.S. Open on the South Course.
2026 event highlights
The 2026 Farmers Insurance Open promises a full tournament week with traditional community events, an Opening Day presentation and four rounds of competition. Broadcast coverage continues to be a key part of the fan experience; Saturday’s action will feature Round 3 coverage from Torrey Pines as players jockey for position heading into the final day.
Conclusion: Outlook and significance for readers
The Farmers Insurance Open blends local civic access—playing on a public city-owned course—with the global reach of the PGA Tour. For fans and followers, the 2026 edition offers both the continuity of Torrey Pines tradition and the drama of professional golf early in the season. With a course that has produced major champions and dramatic finishes, the tournament remains a must-watch week for those tracking form, emerging talent and the build-up to later-season majors.
