The 2017 Farmers Insurance Open is in the books with rookie Jon Rahm winning at 13-under par, thanks to a 7-under 65 final round – highlighted by a 60-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole.
A new feature we’ll be publishing here at Pro Golf Weekly is sort of a time capsule-scrapbook type post where we record all the tournament content, from start to finish – for look-back purposes.
With that, here’s our first scrapbook installment – the Farmers Insurance Open.
Preview
Tiger Hype
The main storyline was the return of Tiger Woods, or the Big Cat, as the cool kids like to throw around.
Big Cat is back at Torrey this week. ? pic.twitter.com/B2IHiFSUwP
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 24, 2017
Storyline: All Eyes On Tiger Woods https://t.co/mEPPfyaNQQ pic.twitter.com/ixCI8ylyjt
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 26, 2017
Tiger’s Favorite Torrey Pines Memory: 2008 U.S. Open Win https://t.co/LRqvoA42E6 pic.twitter.com/AaooDbp84W
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 26, 2017
The Farmers Insurance Open Primer
Storylines included: Tiger’s return, Snedeker’s defense, and the season’s best full field to date.
Farmers Insurance Open Primer: Storylines, History, TV, Field https://t.co/zvKGvHRRr6 pic.twitter.com/zIQRI8p7Vq
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 25, 2017
5 Power Picks
We picked Phil Mickelson (T14 -7), Hideki Matsuyama (T33 -4), Dustin Johnson (MC), Jason Day (MC), and Jimmy Walker (MC). Not very good.
5 Power Picks: Farmers Insurance Open https://t.co/TUEAuUtBKK pic.twitter.com/v8rj1ncP25
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 25, 2017
5 Sleeper Picks
Our sleeper picks were much better: Tony Finau (T4 -9), Brian Harman (T9 -8), Gary Woodland (T20 -6), Kevin Streelman (T67 +3), Andrew Beef Johnston (MC).
5 Sleeper Picks: Farmers Insurance Open https://t.co/DgDgOS2bGU pic.twitter.com/BBahcJuBux
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 25, 2017
The Fantasy Suggestions
For the fantasy geeks our picks were a mixed bag, thanks to some bad performances by some big names.
DraftKings Fantasy Picks: Farmers Insurance Open https://t.co/8AQATex8C3 pic.twitter.com/xJenUe2580
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 23, 2017
The Weather FORE-cast
Sunny skies were predicted and they were spot on.
Torrey Pines Weather Forecast: Windy, Cold Now; Clear Skies Ahead https://t.co/PctKWqhVYd pic.twitter.com/Q9gCaUxvup
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 24, 2017
The Flag
From the folks at Getty Images, the bright yellow flags at Torrey Pines.
The TV Views
The picturesque mountains along the coast of the Pacific Ocean were the money shots for the photographers and TV cameras.
Tee Box
The tee boxes at the Farmers were much more traditional than some of the new ones being rolled out in recent years.
Coverage for the @FarmersInsOpen …
TV ?: https://t.co/QrXRDloXf9
Radio ?: https://t.co/nsL9u80j91
Scores ?: https://t.co/IqkNb60CQI pic.twitter.com/0f4ML1sRDi— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 28, 2017
First Round Coverage
Rose Takes Lead; Marquee Group Struggles
The marquee threesome of DJ, Tiger and JDay was all the talk.
TaylorMade Gets Marketing Boost With Convenient Grouping https://t.co/vreom7fU0U pic.twitter.com/sAxGpfYAxj
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 26, 2017
Phil was his magical self with some awesome shots.
Mickelson’s Epic Shot: Like It “Dropped It Out Of His Pocket” https://t.co/B1XIB5eGJF pic.twitter.com/uG72g0Pul2
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 26, 2017
Justin Rose fired a 7-under 65 to take early lead.
Justin Rose Leads Farmers Insurance Open After Round One https://t.co/ha4V9ZvaUI pic.twitter.com/7ZEwd0rYVD
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 27, 2017
The bad play of the Big 3 highlighted some thoughts, as well the leaderboard.
5 Thoughts: Round 1 Leaderboard at Farmers Insurance Open https://t.co/vtJlM70lLd pic.twitter.com/3HInsGdqW2
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 27, 2017
Tiger did have one of the top shots of the day, however.
3 Best Shots: Round 1, Farmers Insurance Open https://t.co/IfbgXNA4cq pic.twitter.com/UdMd9tI35j
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 27, 2017
Round 2 Coverage
Rose Maintains Lead; Big 3 Misses Cut
The news of Tiger, DJ and Day missing the cut was all the buzz.
Woods, Day, DJ Miss Cut at Torrey Pines https://t.co/avi6FvUbrk pic.twitter.com/zwEwriMvQC
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 28, 2017
Rose wasn’t quite as hot, but maintained his lead through 36 holes.
Justin Rose Leads By One After Two Rounds at Torrey Pines https://t.co/viMqBEvrBm pic.twitter.com/oY3e3hGeWa
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 28, 2017
Snedeker was trending for this missed tap-in putt.
Watch Snedeker Miss a Tap-In Putt! https://t.co/LwtSxnDRP6 pic.twitter.com/eJlnZiaWVM
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 28, 2017
A recap of play from Friday – including the leaderboard.
5 Thoughts: Round 2 Leaderboard, Farmers Insurance Open https://t.co/iMWrYENhSw pic.twitter.com/yMPPpnqTXh
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 28, 2017
Round 3 Coverage
Defending Champion Snedeker Moves Into Lead
Rodgers and Snedeker moved to the top of the leaderboard after 54 holes.
Rodgers, Snedeker Co-Lead at Torrey Pines Through 54-Holes https://t.co/mAS3ScwVsI pic.twitter.com/VLdCLHexIe
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 29, 2017
Snedeker was on fire, and the PGA Tour produced highlights of a few shots.
Montage: Snedeker Is Dialed-In at Torrey Pines https://t.co/nBB8AeGdl6 pic.twitter.com/avZFW3LUfg
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 29, 2017
Our five thoughts on the third round and the leaderboard.
5 Thoughts: Round 3 Leaderboard at Torrey Pines https://t.co/NKim54TsM7 pic.twitter.com/jHelK5UGGk
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 29, 2017
Final Round Coverage
Rahm’s Epic Putt & Win!
The magical putt by Jon Rahm started the buzz.
Watch Jon Rahm’s Eagle That “Probably Just Won The Tournament” https://t.co/19p3jGpU5Z pic.twitter.com/Wt86tzTBQX
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 29, 2017
The interview of the humble-sounding Rahm.
Jon Rahm On First Win: “I Feel Blessed!” https://t.co/W1mp0zPC0I pic.twitter.com/9JH6YMtNjD
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 29, 2017
The wrap up story of Rahm’s big win.
Jon Rahm Explodes On Back-Nine, Wins Farmers Insurance Open https://t.co/4YjnEiyP0v pic.twitter.com/JvibWBM0Qf
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 30, 2017
The 3 best shots of Sunday’s final round included one big putt!
3 Best Shots: Final Round, Farmers Insurance Open https://t.co/VjLcnysfAg pic.twitter.com/OaTr8MfKl2
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 30, 2017
Post Tournament
The Final Standings
The final money and leaderboard at Torrey Pines.
Farmers Insurance Open: Final Money, Standings https://t.co/FILbgGz6nO pic.twitter.com/UlGFrsaol9
— Pro Golf Weekly (@ProGolfWeekly) January 30, 2017
Recap Video
A nicely produced clip from the Tour.
Tiger brought the crowds in San Diego …
but Jon Rahm brought the drama on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/DhbyCqVcAb
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 30, 2017
Credit/Sources: PGA Tour, Getty Images, Tiger Woods
