The 2026 Farmers Insurance Open is set to kick off on Thursday at the iconic Torrey Pines South Course in San Diego, featuring a competitive field in the absence of last week’s winner, Scottie Scheffler. Leading the charge is Xander Schauffele, ranked No. 6 in the Official World Golf Ranking and the favored golfer at +1300 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. He is closely followed by Ludvig Åberg at +1700, Patrick Cantlay at +1900, and Cameron Young at +2000.
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is a notable longshot at +6000 as he makes his anticipated return to the PGA Tour after transitioning from LIV Golf. Meanwhile, defending champion Harris English is listed at +3500. The tournament will commence with the first tee times scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET.
As competitors prepare for the event, SportsLine’s computer model, crafted by DFS expert Mike McClure, has been generating impressive results with golf betting since the PGA Tour resumed in June 2020. This model boasts a significant profit of over $8,000 during this span, accurately projecting 16 major championships, including the Masters, PGA Championship, and Open Championship in recent years.
As the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open approaches, the model simulated the tournament 10,000 times and has yielded some intriguing predictions. One unexpected forecast suggests that Si Woo Kim, despite being one of the favorites, may falter and fail to finish in the top five. Although Kim has shown promising form with a T11 finish at the Sony Open and a T6 at The American Express, his history at this tournament has been disappointing, with no top-10 finishes in eight attempts.
Conversely, Patrick Cantlay emerges as a strong betting option this week. After finishing T13 at The American Express, where he managed four rounds under 70, the California native is projected to perform more consistently this year. McClure labels Cantlay as a prime outright bet target, indicating that his recent performance bodes well.
For those interested in longshot betting opportunities, the model highlights a prominent underdog at +28000, considered the best value option on the board.
With a promising field and exciting predictions, the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open is poised to deliver thrilling golf action. Fans and bettors alike can look forward to tracking the development of this year’s tournament as competitors strive for success at Torrey Pines.