SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - The Farmers Insurance Open is just days away and this year’s field is as star studded as ever. World number one Justin Rose will be teeing it up along with Tiger Woods, Xander Schauffele and reigning champ Jason Day.
Players say they are looking forward to the excellent weather and playing conditions, especially since the region has received much needed rain over the week.
The tournament doesn’t officially kick off until Thursday, but the pros are already hitting the links for practice rounds.
In the media availability, reigning Farmers Insurance Open champ Jason Day told the members of the press that he was excited to play at the event this week because he has never had the chance to follow through defending a title.
Scripps Ranch native and SDSU alum, Xander Schauffele will also be in the field and has been paired with Tiger for the first two rounds. Schauffele said it is "really cool" being matched up with Tiger and that the two haven’t had a chance to play together. He says one thing he is looking forward to is the throngs of people that will be following them from hole to hole.
Tiger talked about being back on tour and back at Torrey specifically
Tiger talked about what it will be like being paired with Tony Finau and Xander Schauffele
2019 marks the 52nd time the event has been held at Torrey Pines.
Tiger talked about how he trains differently now after all of his back problems
Tiger talked about his strong ending to 2018 and how he can use that momentum going forward