Patrick McDonald just locked in his Farmers Insurance Open 2025 best bets for this week's PGA Tour event in San Diego

Matthieu Pavon earned his first PGA Tour victory thanks to a gutsy birdie on the 72nd hole. After some bunker issues with his second shot at the par-5 18th on the South course, Pavon stuffed his approach from the thick rough to 8 feet. He then made the putt for a one-shot victory.

The Farmers Insurance Open begins Wednesday at Torrey Pines with players competing on both the North (NC) and South (SC) courses. Here’s a look at tee times and groupings for the first round. Click here for how to watch.

At that point, the tour was in a bind to fill the field of 156 and wasn’t able to, because most of the alternates had left the area. Ryan Moore was originally listed as a replacement for Zalatoris, and then he said he couldn’t play.

Playing the waiting game on the alternate list can be tough but guys know they have to make the most of the chances when they come along.

Eleven players have pulled out from this week's event since Sunday, including popular players Collin Morikawa, Will Zalatoris, Gary Woodland and Akshay Bhatia.

Will Zalatoris is the latest star PGA Tour player to withdraw from the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. Zalatoris pulled out of the tournament Wednesday morning before his first-round tee time. A reason was not given for his WD. Ryan Moore will replace him in the field.

Here's our betting preview for the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open, which includes odds, picks to win, best bets and more.

In response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, SoCal native Max Homa paid tribute to the LAFD at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday.

The answer is I think the community of San Diego took for granted that Tiger Woods virtually showed up every single year at this event."

How to watch the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday, including full TV coverage and streaming info for Round 2.