The 2017 Farmers Insurance Open Discussion Thread. Welcome back, Tiger!

• COURSE: Torrey Pines GC (South), 7,698 yards, par 72. Opened in 1957, William Bell’s design meanders along cliffs fronting the Pacific Ocean once occupied by a World War II army base. It has been home to the PGA TOUR’s annual San Diego visit since 1968, along with the Junior Worlds each July. A 2001 upgrade by Rees Jones helped Torrey Pines land the 2008 U.S. Open, won by Tiger Woods in an epic playoff over Rocco Mediate, and it has been tabbed to host the event again in 2021. This week’s format also calls for entrants to play one of the first two rounds on Torrey Pines’ North course (7,258/72), where Tom Weiskopf just finished a $12 million redesign.

• FEDEXCUP: Winner receives 500 points.

• CHARITY: The Century Club of San Diego, which administers the Champions for Youth program to deliver primary support to 12 organizations helping at-risk and underserved youth in San Diego. Additional funds also have been targeted for more than 70 other local charities. The Century Club has raised more than $35 million for charity since its 1961 inception.

• FIELD WATCH: Tiger Woods returns for his first PGA TOUR start in 19 months, joined by world No.1 Jason Day, U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson and seven others from among the world’s top 25. … San Diego native Phil Mickelson is back for his 21st appearance, hoping his hometown course might allow him to end a dry spell dating back to the 2013 British Open. … Beau Hossler, last seen gutting out a match-play win for Texas in the NCAA semifinals despite a torn shoulder, is set for his first PGA TOUR start as a pro. He had surgery in June, turned pro in July and won a minitour start last month in his competitive return.

• 72-HOLE RECORD: 266, George Burns (1987), Tiger Woods (1999).

• 18-HOLE RECORD: 61, Mark Brooks (2nd round, 1990) and Brandt Snedeker (1st round, 2007) at the old Torrey Pines North. South course record: 62, Tiger Woods (3rd round, 1999).

• LAST YEAR: Brandt Snedeker triumphed in a Monday finish in which he didn’t have to participate, posting his closing 69 on Sunday before powerful storms chased the final groups off the course. Snedeker still was one shot off the lead when play resumed amid a dozen toppled trees on the South course, but strong winds from the opposite direction were too much for K.J. Choi, Jimmy Walker and Kevin Streelman to overcome. Choi came closest, though his bogey at No.14 dropped him behind Snedeker and his only chance down the stretch was a birdie miss at the 18th. Snedeker’s eighth PGA TOUR victory came via a total of 6-under 282, the highest winning score at Torrey Pines since 1979. The average final-round score was 77.9, highest in a regular TOUR event since the circuit began keeping such statistics in 1983.

• STORYLINES: Woods, out all last season after back surgery, ends a 522-day absence from TOUR competition when he pegs it at a place he’s won eight times. He knocked off the rust at last month’s Hero World Challenge, where he went as low as 65 but placed 15th among 18 invitees. … Day makes just his second start after his own lengthy back-related layoff, seeking to build on a tie for 12th at the SBS Tournament of Champions. … Johnson, with just one top-20 at Torrey Pines since 2011, makes a quick transition after a week halfway around the world at the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi stop. … Though Mickelson is a three-time champ in his hometown, his last victory came in 2001. His best finish since then was runner-up in 2010 behind Ben Crane.

• SHORT CHIPS: Just once in the past 13 years has the 54-hole leader at Torrey Pines closed the deal. That was Woods, who fashioned an eight-shot romp in 2008. Kyle Stanley came oh-so-close in 2012, but a triple bogey at No.18 opened the door for Snedeker to win a playoff. … Barring a late WD, Spencer Levin and Peter Malnati will remain perfect in making every start for which they were eligible. Brian Stuard also is set to make his ninth start of 2016-17.

• RADIO: Thursday-Friday, 1-7 p.m. ET. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, 1-7 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com).

Give me one of the three "J's" this week... .DJ, JD or JB. Day and JB have solid records here recently and DJ is coming off a career year.

Also, the Farmers, in my humble opinion, is when I really feel like the PGA season starts. I know that's not the case, but this is when I start getting excited about watching golf. Also, can't wait to see Tiger teeing it up again in a real tourney. Hope his health can make it through the next 5 weeks. Cheers!

first I'll start by saying thanks for starting the thread and then I'll go on to say is ur icon? Scared shyt outta my bassett hound

first I'll start by saying thanks for starting the thread and then I'll go on to say is ur icon? Scared shyt outta my bassett hound

I saw it when I was scouring the forums. Had a moment of deja vu when I saw it and had to use it.

I think I'll drive down to sd thurs to watch. Be nice to see tiger have some ability to get in the mix

Tiger will win this.

Has anyone posted which clubs he has settled on for this tournament? I heard talk about Mizuno irons again. Any updates?

Gates open tomorrow at 5:45 am....... Stoked!

Frankenstein you changed your avatar. At first glance I did not notice it was you that started the thread

In the past you started a thread for each event, and I enjoyed each one.

Thanks for starting this one and I hope you do one for each event this year

Cheers mate

There will be other players there right?

Has anyone posted which clubs he has settled on for this tournament? I heard talk about Mizuno irons again. Any updates?

At his presser yesterday in L.A. he was asked this question. Tiger's response was the only change was the 3 wood, didn't say what he changed to though.

So, still hitting the M2, VR TW blades and wedges and Scotty.

There will be other players there right?

I hope so.

Frankenstein you changed your avatar. At first glance I did not notice it was you that started the thread

 

In the past you started a thread for each event, and I enjoyed each one.

 

Thanks for starting this one and I hope you do one for each event this year

 

Cheers mate

You're welcome, tekin. I won't do it for every tournament. I'll do it from time to time when it's a tournament I'm really interested in.

There will be other players there right?

If you read the actual first post there are plenty of players mentioned. If you need more detailed dirt on the likes of Peter Malnati and Brian Stuard, maybe go find it yourself. OP can only do so much.

There will be other players there right?

; )

Does anyone know when Tiger's press conference is and where it will air?

Frank's knobs are trembling!

Anxious to watch Tiger at Torrey.

Can he beat QMany's and other wrx scores? - that's the first hurdle he and Joey need to sort out. Baby steps.

I bet we're not on 59 watch this week.

I bet we're not on 59 watch this week.

Hey, man. Thanks for putting on the tournament this week.

There will be other players there right?

Hopefully, not. Tiger needs a W.

Tiger, DJ and J-Day. 1:40 pm ET Thursday on Torrey South, then 12:30 pm ET on the North.

Tiger paired with Jason Day and DJ for thursday friday. This will be a good test to see if he can keep the smoother rhythm from hero and not try to keep up with those two lads.

Hope Tiger doesn't exit the tournament on a cart in the parking lot. That image seems burned into my mind. Or the precursor: Tiger hitting out of the bunker and hurting his back.

Tiger paired with Jason Day and DJ for thursday friday. This will be a good test to see if he can keep the smoother rhythm from hero and not try to keep up with those two lads.

Tigerrrrrrrr's gonna kick their butts!

Knock em out like

Nuff said.

Glass Joe!!!

Judging from the pics, SoCal looks cool and wet. Hope we don't have another start and stoppage of tournament and Tiger's glutes not firing correctly!

- Josh

I bet we're not on 59 watch this week.

Tiger paired with Jason Day and DJ for thursday friday. This will be a good test to see if he can keep the smoother rhythm from hero and not try to keep up with those two lads.

 

Tigerrrrrrrr's gonna kick their butts!

 

Knock em out like

 

 

 

Nuff said.

He'll beat Jason. Dunno if Jason will be able to swing a club with a hard on.

DJ will beast them both. Interested to see how Tiger reacts to bring the shortest if the three, has he worked enough on the other areas of his game?

Tiger paired with Jason Day and DJ for thursday friday. This will be a good test to see if he can keep the smoother rhythm from hero and not try to keep up with those two lads.

 

Tigerrrrrrrr's gonna kick their butts!

 

Knock em out like

 

 

 

Nuff said.

Tiger need this on his iPod on repeat!

Solid thread Frankenstein

Looking forward to seeing the golf this week. In some ways the draw favours Tiger because he is friends with Day but as others have said it will Ben interesting to see how Tiger responds to playing with a couple of younger guys who flat out bomb it. I'm hoping we see a new, mature Tiger and if we do that could be a sign of good things to come.

I hope he manages to get his flutes activated though. I've heard that can be tough to do in California at this time of year.