Defending champion Max Homa showcased resilience and skill, carding back-to-back 70s in the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open. This performance landed him at an impressive 4-under after two rounds. However, the pivotal question remained: Did Max Homa make the Friday cut?
The Cutline Drama
After 36 holes, the cutline was set at 2-under, leading to the departure of players outside the top 65 and ties. Homa, positioned at 3-under after 16 holes, faced a setback with a missed par putt. Despite this, at 4-under, he found himself eight strokes behind 36-hole leader Stephan Jaeger.
Stephan Jaeger’s Dominance
Jaeger’s exceptional performance, shooting a remarkable 64 on the second day at Torrey Pines, propelled him 18 spots for a one-stroke lead. He aggregated at 10-under after 17 holes but sealed his lead with an eagle on the par-5 ninth, concluding his round on a high note.
Notable Moves in the Leaderboard
Nicolai Hojgaard made a significant leap, shooting 6-under-66 in the second round, ascending seven spots. Thomas Detry and Matthieu Pavon followed closely, two strokes back, with rounds of 68 and 65, respectively.
Teeing Off with Determination
Max Homa’s Friday round at the Farmers Insurance Open 2024 saw him grouped with Min Woo Lee and Austin Eckroat. The trio teed off from the tenth hole at 12:50 p.m. ET on Friday, November 26, with Homa eyeing the rare feat of becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to successfully defend the title at this prestigious event. Phil Mickelson and JC Snead are the only other players who have achieved this remarkable feat.
Tee Time Details for the Third Round
For golf enthusiasts eagerly following the Farmers Insurance Open, here are the complete tee time details for the third round:
Hole 1
- 12:20 pm: Alejandro Tosti, Bronson Burgoon, Chris Gotterup
- 12:30 pm: Robby Shelton, Doug Ghim, and Vincent Norrman
- 12:40 pm: Jacob Bridgeman, Taiga Semikawa, and Sam Stevens
- 12:50 pm: Patrick Cantlay, Adam Schenk, and Parker Coody
- 1 pm: Chad Ramey, Jake Knapp, and Alexander Björk
And the list goes on…
Hole 10
- 12:50 pm: Max Homa, Min Woo Lee, Austin Eckroat
- 1 pm: Dylan Wu, Sahith Theegala, and Ben Martin
- 1:10 pm: Ludvig Åberg, Justin Rose, and Brandt Snedeker
- 1:20 pm: Harris English, Kevin Dougherty, and Ryo Hisatsune
The star-studded lineup promises an exciting third round at the Farmers Insurance Open.
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