Overview
- The Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines begins with notable absences, including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Xander Schauffele, due to injuries, along with several other withdrawals.
- Jason Day and other players have criticized the PGA Tour's compressed schedule, citing mental and physical fatigue from consecutive high-stakes events.
- The Genesis Invitational, originally set for Riviera Country Club, may be relocated to Torrey Pines following a devastating fire in Pacific Palisades, though this has not been finalized.
- Day emphasized the need for the PGA Tour to consider player recovery and mental health when planning its event calendar, calling for more balanced scheduling.
- Netflix announced the third season of its PGA Tour-focused series 'Full Swing,' premiering February 25, with storylines featuring top golfers like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.