Torrey Pines (South Course)
Farmers Insurance Open
La Jolla, California
72
Par
7,698
Yardage
poa
Grass Type
305 yds
Avg Drive
Course Overview
Torrey Pines South Course is one of the longest and most demanding courses on the PGA Tour schedule, stretching to nearly 7,700 yards along the Pacific coastline north of San Diego. The course was designed to challenge the best players in the world and has hosted the U.S. Open twice, most recently in 2021 when Jon Rahm captured his first major championship. Torrey Pines South rewards length off the tee more than almost any other venue on tour — the long par-4s and demanding par-5s give bombers a significant advantage in reaching greens in regulation from the fairway while shorter hitters are left with long-iron approaches from the rough. The poa annua greens are large and undulating, requiring both precision and touch with the putter. The coastal fog and marine layer that frequently blankets the course can create difficult scoring conditions, especially during morning rounds. For DFS, this is a power course where driving distance and approach play are the dominant success factors.
Course Fit Profile
BirdieVantage's course-fit model assigns weights to each strokes gained category based on historical performance data at Torrey Pines (South Course). Higher weights indicate categories that matter more for success at this venue.
Key Stats That Matter Here
SG: Off the Tee carries a 0.30 weight, the highest of any course in our model. Length is essential here.
SG: Approach (0.35 weight) is also critical due to the long-iron approaches that shorter hitters face.
Putting on poa annua (0.20 weight) is a factor, though less important than the tee-to-green game.
Scoring conditions vary dramatically based on weather. Monitor marine layer forecasts for wave-advantage plays.
Key Holes
A long, demanding par-3 with a green perched above the ocean cliffs. The wind swirls unpredictably, and the bunkers are deep. One of the toughest par-3s on the PGA Tour schedule.
A brute of a par-4 that plays over 500 yards. Only the longest hitters can reach this green in regulation, making it a genuine two-shot par-4 for most of the field.
Another 500-yard par-4 that demands elite driving distance. The uphill approach to an elevated green makes this hole play even longer than its listed yardage.
A par-5 finishing hole that offers birdie opportunities for aggressive players. The green is protected by water left and bunkers right, creating a dramatic final-hole test.
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Matthieu Pavon | -11 (277) |
| 2023 | Max Homa | -11 (277) |
| 2022 | Luke List | -15 (273) |
| 2021 | Patrick Reed | -14 (274) |
| 2020 | Marc Leishman | -15 (273) |
DFS Strategy for the Farmers Insurance Open
Driving distance is the single most important stat at Torrey Pines South. Target golfers who average 300+ yards off the tee.
The course is so long that shorter hitters are effectively playing a different course. Avoid low-distance golfers regardless of price.
The Farmers Insurance Open uses both the North and South courses for the first two rounds. Track which golfers get the South course in Round 1 vs Round 2.
Marine layer and fog can create a split-wave advantage. Check the weather forecast and consider stacking golfers from the favorable tee-time wave.
Top Golfer Fits for Torrey Pines (South Course)
Golfers whose strokes gained profiles align best with the demands of this course, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
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