Defending Champion Harris English Leads Elite Field at San Diego Tournament
The PGA Tour’s 2026 Farmers Insurance Open begins Thursday at Torrey Pines in San Diego, with defending champion Harris English headlining an elite field competing for over $1.7 million in prize money. First-round play commenced across the North and South courses, with tee times ranging from 12:10 p.m. to 2:22 p.m. Eastern Time.
Tournament Overview and Prize Pool
This year’s event features a total purse of $9.6 million, making it one of the most lucrative early-season tournaments on the PGA Tour calendar. English, the 36-year-old from Valdosta, Georgia, secured his fifth career tour victory last year by holding off Sam Stevens by one shot, establishing himself as the defending champion heading into the 2026 edition.
Star-Studded Field Takes Center Stage
The tournament attracts top-ranked players across multiple disciplines. Brooks Koepka, a former major championship winner, tees off at 12:32 p.m. ET alongside Ludvig Åberg and Max Homa on the South Course. World No. 1 contender Xander Schauffele plays in a featured group at 12:43 p.m. ET with Harris English and J.J. Spaun, creating one of Thursday’s marquee matchups.
Additional notable competitors include Justin Rose, Hideki Matsuyama, and Jason Day, who share a 12:32 p.m. ET tee time on the North Course. Keegan Bradley joins the field competing against established tour veterans including Adam Scott, Chris Gotterup, and emerging talent across the tournament’s expanded field.
Television Coverage and Viewing Options
The opening round airs on ESPN from 12-3 p.m. ET, with Golf Channel picking up coverage from 3-7 p.m. ET. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ provides exclusive early-morning streaming beginning at 12 p.m. ET, complete with featured group and featured hole coverage throughout the day. Fans can access live scores and real-time updates across multiple platforms.
Tournament Schedule
The Farmers Insurance Open runs through Sunday, February 1, with rounds structured across four days:
- Thursday: Opening Round begins at 12:10 p.m. ET
- Friday: Second Round begins at 12 p.m. ET
- Saturday: Third Round begins at 11 a.m. ET
- Sunday: Final Round begins at 10:30 a.m. ET
The tournament takes place on Torrey Pines’ North and South courses in San Diego, returning to its traditional scheduling slot on the PGA Tour calendar after significant schedule adjustments in recent years.
