PGA DFS: Farmers Insurance Open 2024

The golfing spotlight shifts to the picturesque Torrey Pines in San Diego as the Farmers Insurance Open takes center stage this week.

This unique tournament unfolds across two challenging courses, with players navigating both the Torrey Pines North Course and the more formidable Torrey Pines South Course before the cut. Post-cut, the competition intensifies as play shifts exclusively to the South Course for the final two rounds. Notably, the tournament commences on Wednesday and concludes on Saturday, strategically avoiding any overlap with the NFL.

Here is our complete breakdown and favorite plays from a PGA DFS perspective for the Farmers Insurance Open 2024.

PGA DFS: Farmers Insurance Open 2024

Course Breakdown

• Torrey Pines North Course
  • San Diego
  • Par 72, 7,258 yards
  • Kikuyu overseed rye fairways
  • Bentgrass greens
• Torrey Pines South Course
  • San Diego
  • Par 72, 7,765 yards (considered the tougher course)
  • Kikuyu overseed rye fairways
  • Poa greens
  • 54 bunkers and a water hazard on hole No. 18 greenside

As competitors gear up for the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, they should brace themselves for cool and wet conditions, with highs in the low 60s. The potential impact of wind adds an extra layer of complexity, making it a crucial factor to monitor leading up to lock.

A challenging competition awaits in terms of scoring expectations, with a projected winning score anticipated to fall between -15 and -20. Additionally, the cut score is estimated to hover around -2 or -3, underlining the tournament’s difficulty.

With its rich history, Torrey Pines has seen past champions display a knack for grinding out solid performances on courses tougher than the Tour average. Notable champions include Max Homa in 2023 with a score of -13, Luke List in 2022 – winning in a playoff against Will Zalatoris at -15 – and Patrick Reed in 2021 with a score of -14. The storied history of Torrey Pines sets the stage for a captivating tournament where players will need to draw upon their experience and resilience to conquer the challenges posed by this renowned course.

Stats to Build Around:

• Shots Gained on Par 5s (SG Par 5)
• Shots Gained on Par 4s (SG Par 4) & Par 4s 450-500 yards
• Shots Gained Off the Tee (SG OTT)
• Fairways in Regulation/Greens in Regulation
• Shots Gained Putting (particularly on Poa greens)
• Shots Gained Approach From 200+
• Shots Gained Approach
• Bogey Avoidance
• Shots Gained Scrambling
• Course History

PGA DFS Strategy

The focus for PGA DFS success at Torrey Pines revolves around targeting players who can excel on challenging courses with conditions akin to Major Championships. The South Course, known for its difficulty, demands a strategic approach, making consistent and reliable players the prime targets. While the potential for a lesser-known player or first-timer exists, heavy emphasis in DFS lineups will be on household names and those with a proven track record over the past 12 months.

Farmers Insurance Open 2024 PGA DFS Plays

(Prices courtesy of DraftKings)

High-Tier Plays ($9,000 & Above)

• Xander Schauffele ($10,600)
• Collin Morikawa ($10,200)
• Min Woo Lee ($9,100)

High-Tier Fades ($9,000 & Above)

• Patrick Cantlay ($10,500)
• Max Homa ($10,100)
• Ludvig Aberg ($9,700)

Mid-Tier Plays ($7,600-$8,900)

• Will Zalatoris ($8,000)
• Harris English ($8,800)
• Daniel Berger ($8,100)
• Luke List ($7,800)
• Adam Svensson ($7,600)

Mid-Tier Fades ($7,600-$8,900)

• Keegan Bradley ($8,900)
• Sahith Theegala ($8,700)
• Justin Rose ($8,300)

Low-Tier Plays ($7,500 & Below)

• Lanto Griffin ($6,800)
• Ryo Ishikawa ($7,500)
• Carl Yuan ($6,900)

Low-Tier Fades ($7,500 & Below)

• Emiliano Grillo ($7,500)
• Aaron Rai ($7,400)
• Adam Schenk ($7,300)

Check out all of our content for the Farmers Insurance Open 2024:

• Between Bets: Farmers Insurance Open 2024 Outrights
• PropKings: Farmers Insurance Open 2024
• PGA DFS: Farmers Insurance Open 2024

Good luck this week! Thanks for checking out my PGA DFS picks for the Farmers Insurance Open 2024, and be sure to check us out live every Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. EST on the 19th Hole Live! 

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