Why did the Farmers Insurance Open start on Wednesday, January 24?
Yep, we were surprised too when we saw the PGA Tour event was starting on Wednesday instead of Thursday. What’s the reason behind the decision?
Blame it on Taylor Swift. No, just joking. Travis Kelce’s pop star girlfriend has got enough grief lately for supporting the NFL. It’s not her fault, but it is because there are two important football games on Sunday.
The reason the Farmers Insurance Open was moved up a day
The truth is the pro golfers don’t want to compete with the NFL. As everyone knows by now, the Chiefs are playing against the Ravens in Baltimore Sunday at 3 p.m. in the AFC Championship game. Then the Lions will take on the 49ers in San Francisco at 6:30 p.m. in the NFC Conference final. That’s tough competition for the PGA at the start of the season, even if they are playing at Torrey Pines.
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Play got started on Wednesday and the fourth round will take place on Saturday with little or no competition from other sporting events. The 78 golfers will be competing for first place and $1.62 million that goes to the winner. Fan favorite Max Homa will be looking to defend his title, but will be up against tough competition.
Check out the leaderboard below after the first two rounds. Remember, Saturday will be the final day of play at Torrey Pines.