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USA Today via Reuters

As 2022 progresses, the PGA Tour has moved on to San Diego for the Farmers Insurance Open. Like another tournament, this one provides entertainment of its own kind. Players look forward to their appearance at the tournament, which has seen some of the best players secure wins over the last few years.

The Farmers Insurance Open this year will be taking at the Torrey Pines Golf Course, which is one of the most popular venues in America.

The tournament is traditionally held during January’s final week. The Century Club of San Diego has also worked with the event since 1961, working as their “local nonprofit administrator” to make sure they can help charities, schools, and other causes.

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This event was also known as the Buick Invitational, Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational, and the San Diego Open Invitational.

More about the course

Originally designed by William Bell, the venue is primarily used for the Farmers Insurance Open. That being said, the course was redesigned in 2001 and 2019 by Rees Jones.

Additionally, Rancho Santa Fe Country Club, Mission Valley Country Club, Singing Hills Country Club, Stardust Country Club, and Rancho Bernardo Inn are a few of the other venues used.

Who won the previous installment?

Patrick Reed won the last edition of the event, beating out players like Tony Finau and Victor Hovland to do so. Interestingly, Tiger Woods has been an icon at the venue, winning a total of seven times.

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Winner’s payout at the Farmers Insurance Open 2022

As per reports, the total prize pool for the event is

$8.4 million. It goes without saying that winning and participating offers other perks. The winner goes home with 500 FedEx Cup points, along with 56 Official World Golf Ranking points based on field strength. Of course, a two-plus season PGA Tour exemption along with berths to the 2022 Masters, PGA Champions, and the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions are included.

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The complete breakdown of prize money

  • 1. $1,512,000
  • 2. $915,600
  • 3. $579,600
  • 4. $411,600
  • 5. $344,400
  • 6. $304,500
  • 7. $283,500
  • 8. $262,500
  • 9. $245,700
  • 10. $228,900
  • 11. $212,100
  • 12. $195,300
  • 13. $178,500
  • 14. $161,700
  • 15. $153,300
  • 16. $144,900
  • 17. $136,500
  • 18. $128,100
  • 19. $119,700
  • 20. $111,300
  • 21. $102,900
  • 22. $94,500
  • 23. $87,780
  • 24. $81,060
  • 25. $74,340
  • 26. $67,620
  • 27. $65,100
  • 28. $62,580
  • 29. $60,060
  • 30. $57,540
  • 31. $55,020
  • 32. $52,500
  • 33. $49,980
  • 34. $47,880
  • 35. $45,780
  • 36. $43,680
  • 37. $41,580
  • 38. $39,900
  • 39. $38,220
  • 40. $36,540
  • 41. $34,860
  • 42. $33,180
  • 43. $31,500
  • 44. $29,820
  • 45. $28,140
  • 46. $26,460
  • 47. $24,780
  • 48. $23,436
  • 49. $22,260
  • 50. $21,588
  • 51. $21,084
  • 52. $20,580
  • 53. $20,244
  • 54. $19,908
  • 55. $19,740
  • 56. $19,572
  • 57. $19,404
  • 58. $19,236
  • 59. $19,068
  • 60. $18,900
  • 61. $18,732
  • 62. $18,564
  • 63. $18,396
  • 64. $18,228
  • 65. $18,060