History of Farmers Insurance Open in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: January 6, 2025

The Farmers Insurance Open is a PGA Tour golf tournament held annually in San Diego, California, at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Established in 1952, it's part of the "West Coast Swing" and played on a challenging 36-hole municipal course known for its stunning views.

December 1927: Leo Diegel Wins San Diego Open

Leo Diegel won the San Diego Open in December 1927.

January 1929: Leo Diegel Wins San Diego Open Again

Leo Diegel won the San Diego Open for the second time in January 1929.

1952: San Diego Open Founded

The Farmers Insurance Open, originally known as the San Diego Open, was founded in 1952 and played at the San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista.

1952: San Diego Open Officially Recognized by PGA Tour

The San Diego Open was officially recognized by the PGA Tour in 1952.

1954: Tournament Moves to Rancho Santa Fe

In 1954, the tournament was played at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club.

1955: Convair Becomes Title Sponsor

Convair became the first title sponsor of the tournament in 1955.

1955: Tournament at Mission Valley Country Club

The event was played at Mission Valley Country Club in 1955.

October 1956: Tournament Moves to Singing Hills

In October 1956, the tournament was held at Singing Hills Country Club in El Cajon.

1956: San Diego Open Becomes an Autumn Event

The San Diego Open became an autumn event in 1956.

1957: San Diego Open Continues as an Autumn Event

The San Diego Open continued as an autumn event in 1957.

1957: Return to Mission Valley

The tournament returned to Mission Valley Country Club in 1957.

1958: San Diego Open Not Held

The San Diego Open was not held in 1958.

1959: San Diego Open Returns as a Winter Event

The San Diego Open returned as a winter event in early 1959.

1962: Mission Valley Becomes Stardust Country Club

Mission Valley Country Club changed its name to Stardust Country Club in 1962.

1963: Last Tournament at Mission Valley (as Mission Valley)

The last tournament held at Mission Valley Country Club (before its name change) was in 1963.

1964: Tournament at Rancho Bernardo Country Club

The tournament was played at Rancho Bernardo Country Club (now Rancho Bernardo Inn) in 1964.

1967: Final Tournament at Stardust Country Club

The final tournament at Stardust Country Club was held in 1967.

1968: Torrey Pines and Andy Williams

In 1968, the tournament began its relationship with Torrey Pines Golf Course. Singer-actor Andy Williams also began his tenure as celebrity host.

1968: Torrey Pines Becomes Home Course

In 1968, the tournament moved to its current home at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla.

1981: Wickes Becomes Title Sponsor

Wickes became the title sponsor in 1981.

1986: Shearson Lehman Brothers Becomes Title Sponsor

Shearson Lehman Brothers took over title sponsorship in 1986.

1988: End of Andy Williams' Tenure as Host

Andy Williams concluded his time as celebrity host of the tournament in 1988.

1992: Buick Becomes Title Sponsor

Buick became the title sponsor in 1992.

2008: Tiger Woods Wins U.S. Open at Torrey Pines

In 2008, Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open in a playoff at Torrey Pines South Course.

2010: Farmers Insurance Becomes Title Sponsor

Farmers Insurance became the title sponsor in 2010.

2021: Jon Rahm Wins U.S. Open at Torrey Pines

Jon Rahm won the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines South Course in 2021.

2022: Tournament Schedule Change

The tournament schedule shifted to Wednesday start and Saturday finish in 2022.

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