Scrapbook: 2017 Farmers Insurance Open

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The 2017 Farmers Insurance Open is in the books with rookie Jon Rahm winning at 13-under par, thanks to a 7-under 65 final round – highlighted by a 60-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole.

A new feature we’ll be publishing here at Pro Golf Weekly is sort of a time capsule-scrapbook type post where we record all the tournament content, from start to finish – for look-back purposes.

With that, here’s our first scrapbook installment – the Farmers Insurance Open.

Preview

Tiger Hype

The main storyline was the return of Tiger Woods, or the Big Cat, as the cool kids like to throw around.

The Farmers Insurance Open Primer

Storylines included: Tiger’s return, Snedeker’s defense, and the season’s best full field to date.

5 Power Picks

We picked Phil Mickelson (T14 -7), Hideki Matsuyama (T33 -4), Dustin Johnson (MC), Jason Day (MC), and Jimmy Walker (MC). Not very good.

5 Sleeper Picks

Our sleeper picks were much better: Tony Finau (T4 -9), Brian Harman (T9 -8), Gary Woodland (T20 -6), Kevin Streelman (T67 +3), Andrew Beef Johnston (MC).

The Fantasy Suggestions

For the fantasy geeks our picks were a mixed bag, thanks to some bad performances by some big names.

The Weather FORE-cast

Sunny skies were predicted and they were spot on.

The Flag

From the folks at Getty Images, the bright yellow flags at Torrey Pines.

 

The TV Views

The picturesque mountains along the coast of the Pacific Ocean were the money shots for the photographers and TV cameras.

 

Tee Box

The tee boxes at the Farmers were much more traditional than some of the new ones being rolled out in recent years.


First Round Coverage

Rose Takes Lead; Marquee Group Struggles

The marquee threesome of DJ, Tiger and JDay was all the talk.

Phil was his magical self with some awesome shots.

Justin Rose fired a 7-under 65 to take early lead.

The bad play of the Big 3 highlighted some thoughts, as well the leaderboard.

Tiger did have one of the top shots of the day, however.


Round 2 Coverage

Rose Maintains Lead; Big 3 Misses Cut

The news of Tiger, DJ and Day missing the cut was all the buzz.

Rose wasn’t quite as hot, but maintained his lead through 36 holes.

Snedeker was trending for this missed tap-in putt.

A recap of play from Friday – including the leaderboard.


Round 3 Coverage

Defending Champion Snedeker Moves Into Lead

Rodgers and Snedeker moved to the top of the leaderboard after 54 holes.

Snedeker was on fire, and the PGA Tour produced highlights of a few shots.

Our five thoughts on the third round and the leaderboard.


Final Round Coverage

Rahm’s Epic Putt & Win!

The magical putt by Jon Rahm started the buzz.

The interview of the humble-sounding Rahm.

The wrap up story of Rahm’s big win.

The 3 best shots of Sunday’s final round included one big putt!


Post Tournament

The Final Standings

The final money and leaderboard at Torrey Pines.

Recap Video

A nicely produced clip from the Tour.


Credit/Sources: PGA Tour, Getty Images, Tiger Woods


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