The PGA Tour heads to Torrey Pines this week for the Farmers Insurance Open, one of the most demanding regular-season tests on the calendar. Two massive returns headline the week, with Brooks Koepka back on Tour through the Returning Member Program and the event returning to its traditional Thursday to Sunday slot. Set against the cliffs of La Jolla, Torrey Pines once again promises long rough, firm greens, coastal winds and a leaderboard shaped by patience as much as power.
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PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open Betting Tips
Torrey Pines, Thursday 29th January - Sunday 1st February
Top Picks
Ludvig Aberg ($3.60/Top 20 $2.20)
Åberg returns to Torrey Pines with unfinished business and elite credentials. He already knows how to win here, having claimed the Genesis Invitational at this venue in 2025, and his combination of length, ball speed and iron control makes him tailor-made for the South Course. Åberg thrives on big ballparks where driver and long irons matter, and his calm temperament suits a week where pars are valuable. With confidence high and a proven ceiling on this layout, he shapes as one of the standout contenders.
Jason Day ($26/Top 30 $1.86)
Few players in the field understand Torrey Pines better than Jason Day. A former winner here, Day’s ability to flight irons, scramble under pressure and handle brutal conditions makes him a perennial threat whenever the Tour returns to San Diego. His recent form has been encouraging with a T2 at the American Express last week, and when the South Course firms up, his experience becomes a genuine edge. If the wind plays a role over the weekend, Day’s comfort in survival golf puts him firmly in the mix.
Value Picks
Justin Rose ($71/Top 30 $2.15)
Rose remains one of the smartest course managers in the game and Torrey Pines rewards exactly that profile. A past champion at this event, he knows how to plot his way around both the North and South layouts. Rose’s iron play remains world class when dialled in, and his patience is a huge asset on a course where forcing birdies often backfires. At his price point, he’s a strong value option with genuine top-five upside.
Akshay Bhatia($36/Top 20 $2.45)
Bhatia continues to trend in the right direction and this week presents a big opportunity to test himself on a true championship layout. While Torrey Pines traditionally favours bombers, Bhatia’s improved driving and elite iron play give him a pathway to contend. His confidence has grown markedly over the past season, and if he can manage the rough and stay aggressive on the North Course, he could carry momentum into the tougher weekend test.
The Field
The Farmers Insurance Open boasts one of the strongest non-signature fields of the early season. Brooks Koepka’s return adds intrigue, while Xander Schauffele makes his 2026 debut after winning the Baycurrent Classic late last season. Defending champion Harris English is back, chasing a rare repeat that hasn’t been achieved since Tiger Woods’ dominance in the mid-2000s.
The depth runs deep, with multiple players inside the world’s top 20 teeing it up, including Hideki Matsuyama, Keegan Bradley, Chris Gotterup, Cameron Young and Åberg. There is also plenty at stake in the Aon Swing 5 standings, with FedExCup points critical for players chasing early entry into Pebble Beach and Riviera.
Add in sponsor exemptions, past champions and Presidents Cup storylines, and the field feels loaded with motivation. This is a week where pedigree matters, but form and course fit will ultimately decide who survives the grind.
The Course
Torrey Pines uses a two-course rotation for the opening two rounds, with players tackling the North and South courses once each before the cut. The North Course is shorter and more scoreable, making it essential for players to take advantage early. Birdies are there if players are aggressive and accurate.
The South Course is the real examination. Stretching close to 7,800 yards, it demands length off the tee, precision with long irons and an excellent short game from thick rough. Renovations over the years have only enhanced its reputation as one of the toughest regular-season setups on Tour.
Winning scores at the Farmers Insurance Open are typically far more modest than most January events. When the wind picks up, Torrey Pines becomes a survival test. Pars feel like birdies, bogeys lurk everywhere, and only the most disciplined players remain standing late on Sunday.
