2025 Farmers Insurance Open Golf Free Picks, Predictions and DFS Lineup January 22-25

2025 Farmers Insurance Open Preview- Golf Free Picks

WagerTalk golf handicapper Andy Lang offers his thoughts on the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open teeing off from Torrey Pines North & South in San Diego, CA. Andy discusses his DraftKings Darlings, golfers to who can trip you up and the course and more surrounding the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open teeing off on January 22nd!

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2025 Farmers Insurance Open	2025 Farmers Insurance Open Betting Notes
When:	January 22-25
Where:	Torrey Pines North & South in San Diego, CA
Defending Champ:	Matthieu Pavon
Current Favorite:	Ludvig Aberg (+900 at DraftKings)
TV:	Golf Channel, CBS

2025 Farmers Insurance Open Preview

The 2025 Farmers Insurance Open will take place at the iconic Torrey Pines, with three rounds on the challenging South Course and one round on the more forgiving North Course. The South Course, the longest on the PGA Tour schedule, demands power and precision, with its lengthy par-4s and par-5s, as well as its small, firm greens.

In contrast, the North Course offers shorter holes and wider fairways, giving players a rare breather before the grind of the final rounds.

The weather is expected to be perfect on Thursday and Friday, allowing for low scores, but Saturday’s wind could make the already tough South Course even more challenging.

With its picturesque ocean views and difficult setup, Torrey Pines is sure to test every aspect of a player’s game, especially as the field tightens over the weekend. Expect the winner to combine distance, accuracy, and a strong short game to navigate this demanding track.

The winning score will probably be around -13 as that’s been the winning score the last two years. Players have to go low when they play the North course as that’s where the birdies are easiest, and on the South course, accuracy everywhere is a must, but especially off the tee.

The rough is long, and it’s extremely difficult to go pin hunting from this rough, and with the length of this course, players can’t be shy with distance off the tee.

2025 Farmers Insurance Open Favorite Holes

Hole: 3rd Hole Par 3

It’s a gorgeous Par 3 with an elevated tee so it plays short, but it’s tough. There’s a bunker in front, and roll off to the left and right, and players absolutely cannot go long as they would be flirting with bushes and out of bounds.

It’s an amazing looking hole that be surprisingly hard for such a short distance.

18th Hole: Par 5, 545 Yards

I’m a big fan of this closing hole. It has trouble everywhere, but accurate shots can provide a birdie opportunity.

The fairway is somewhat narrow, and the rough is long so any shot that doesn’t settle in the fairway will almost guarantee a lay up.

Bunkers are right next to the fairway, and they can gobble up balls as well, and the pond in front of the green will see plenty of action this week as will the bunkers.

The pin placement for the final round is tough, and there can be some really fun drama for the eventual winner. On paper, it doesn’t look too difficult, but make no mistake, this hole can bite.

2025 Farmers Insurance Open: Players That Can Trip You Up

Max Homa

I get that he’s won here before, and he loves playing in California, but he’s just not been good recently. He’s only 25th in total strokes gained in this field, and off the tee he’s -0.14 the last 12 months. He doesn’t have a top 20 finish on the PGA Tour since May

12th, I don’t expect one this week.

Tony Finau

He has great history here finishing Top 10 in 6 out of the last 8 years, but he was awful last week mising the cut, and he’s outside the Top 20 in this field in total strokes gained the last 6 months.

His driving hasn’t been accurate, and that will be a big problem at this tournament with the thick rough. He’ll be a popular pick this week, but I won’t be betting on him as he’s priced as a Top 5 guy.

Jason Day

I think Day will be on people’s radar after his 3rd place finish last week, but he missed the cut at this tournament last year, and his driving distance is way below average in this field, and his accuracy off the tee is meh.

His approach strokes gained is only +0.11, and lackluster drives and approaches will be a massive problem at this course with the small greens and thick rough.

Farmers Insurance Open Draftkings Darlings

Taylor Montgomery $6500

Montgomery has made the cut the last 2 weeks, and the last 3 years he’s finished 13th, 31st, and 11th. It’s a surprised he’s played so well here because he’s not long off the tee, and he’s not very accurate, but somehow it works. We’ll hope he makes the cut this week again.

Vincent Norrman $6800

He’s finished 56th and 44th the last 2 years here and he’s finished 29th and 37th the last 2 weeks. That’s good enough for me to grab him at this price.

Sam Stevens $7300

Stevens is on a great run of 10 straight made cuts, and he’s finished 43rd and 13th the last 2 years here. Great stats for a guy at this price.

Full Lineup: Taylor Montgomery $6500, Vincent Norman $6800, Sam Stevens $7300, Stephen Jaeger $7,800, Hideki Matsuyama $10,700, Ludvig Aberg $10,800

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