It’s a pivotal Friday at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open as the tournament reaches its 36-hole cut, marking the event as the third on the PGA Tour’s schedule for the year. Set against the stunning backdrop of Torrey Pines, the tournament utilizes both the North and South courses, with golfers playing one round on each. As the weekend approaches, only those making the cut will have the opportunity to compete in two more rounds on the more challenging South course.
Leading the pack is Justin Rose, who has extended his advantage to as many as five shots during Friday’s round, ultimately carrying a four-shot lead into the weekend. The experienced 45-year-old, known for his past successes on this course—including a win at the Farmers in 2019—is now aiming for his second title at Torrey Pines and the 13th victory of his PGA Tour career.
Other players of note making the cut include Seamus Power in second place at -13, followed closely by Joel Dahmen and Max McGreevy, both tied at -11. Sahith Theegala sits in a respectable sixth position at -9, while familiar names like Hideki Matsuyama and Chris Gotterup are also in contention.
However, the cut saw some prominent players fall short, with Xander Schauffele’s absence being especially noteworthy. After a remarkable streak of 72 consecutive cuts dating back to the 2022 Masters, Schauffele’s missed birdie putt on his final hole cost him the chance to play on the weekend for the first time in nearly 1,400 days. Other notable players such as Patrick Cantlay and Gary Woodland also missed the cut, leaving fans surprised by the turn of events.
The stage is set for an exciting weekend at the Farmers Insurance Open, where the competition will intensify as players tackle the rigorous South course in pursuit of the coveted title.