Xander Schauffele Feels Torrey Pines 'Safe' on PGA Tour

San Diego native believes iconic venue will remain on tour schedule despite sponsorship changes.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:23pm

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Xander Schauffele, the 2024 PGA and Open Championship winner, believes Torrey Pines Golf Course in his hometown of San Diego will remain on the PGA Tour schedule despite uncertainty around the Farmers Insurance Open's future. Schauffele, who is making his first start since winning the Baycurrent Classic in Japan last October, says the iconic venue's history, especially Tiger Woods' 2008 U.S. Open playoff win, makes it an important part of the tour.

Why it matters

The Farmers Insurance Open's future is uncertain as the title sponsorship is ending after this year's tournament, and there are rumors of a contracted PGA Tour schedule. However, Schauffele's comments suggest Torrey Pines' status as a major championship venue could keep it on the schedule, even if the Farmers event itself is in jeopardy.

The details

Schauffele, who was in danger of a winless 2025 season before his Japan win, is making his first start since becoming a father in late August. He plans to play a lot of golf over the next two months to regain the mindset he found in Japan. Schauffele also commented on the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour after defecting to LIV Golf in 2022, saying it will help strengthen the tour.

  • Schauffele became a father in late August 2025.
  • Schauffele won the Baycurrent Classic in Japan in October 2025.
  • The Farmers Insurance Open is taking place in January 2026.

The players

Xander Schauffele

A San Diego native and the 2024 PGA and Open Championship winner who is making his first start since winning in Japan last October.

Tiger Woods

Won the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines in a 19-hole playoff, helping cement the course's iconic status.

Brooks Koepka

A five-time major champion who defected to LIV Golf in 2022 but has now returned to the PGA Tour.

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What they’re saying

“(I'm) biased obviously, born and raised in San Diego and was running around here when I was a teenager in high school. I think I would feel like Torrey's safe if you kind of look at the schedule just from it should find a home just because this property's iconic. It's a beautiful property, it's a big property, it's a I think Tiger single-handedly has made this property incredibly special in terms of a history (of) golf.”

— Xander Schauffele

“I don't know Brooks like crazy well, but I've always gotten along with him. I think he wanted to be back and I think the tour found a way to pave a path for himself and a few others.”

— Xander Schauffele

What’s next

The PGA Tour will need to determine the future of the Farmers Insurance Open and whether Torrey Pines will remain on the schedule beyond this year.

The takeaway

Despite uncertainty around the Farmers Insurance Open's sponsorship, Xander Schauffele believes Torrey Pines' iconic status and history, especially Tiger Woods' memorable 2008 U.S. Open win, will keep the course on the PGA Tour schedule going forward.