Will Zalatoris, Gary Woodland Withdraw from Farmers Insurance Open

Will Zalatoris withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open shortly before his first-round tee time, with no immediate explanation provided. This marks another significant withdrawal for the event, which also saw Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele absent, possibly due to concerns about playing at Torrey Pines again soon. Zalatoris has struggled with injuries in the past, including a major back surgery in 2023, and his recent performance suggested he was regaining form, finishing T12 at the American Express last week. He was replaced in the field by Ryan Moore. The PGA Tour is expected to announce the relocation of the Genesis Invitational to Torrey Pines, which might influence players' decisions to participate in consecutive tournaments at the same venue. This year's Farmers Insurance Open continues to be impacted by withdrawals, signaling a challenging environment for the event's organizers.