Top Golfers Withdraw from 2025 Farmers Insurance Open

Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open, joining fellow golfers Nicolai Hojgaard and Tyler McCumber in stepping back from the competition. Morikawa's withdrawal, which follows that of World No. 2 Xander Schauffele due to a medical issue, leaves the event without several top players. Despite Morikawa's strong performance in his only start of the year at The Sentry, where he finished second, he has cited illness as the reason for his exit. The Farmers Insurance Open will take place from January 22-25, 2025, at Torrey Pines, with replacements including Wesley Bryan, Hayden Springer, and S.H. Kim stepping in for the absent players. The tournament is scheduled for a Wednesday-to-Saturday format to avoid conflicts with the NFL's conference championship games. High-profile competitors still in the field include Hideki Matsuyama and Ludvig Aberg, maintaining interest in the event despite the withdrawals.