Okay, so I was digging around the internet, trying to figure out why the Farmers Open golf tournament starts on a Wednesday. It’s kinda weird, right? Most tournaments start on Thursday. So, I started my little investigation.

My Research Journey
First, I hit up Google. Just a simple search: “why farmers open wednesday start”.
I scrolled through a bunch of articles and forum posts. Some people were saying it was because of the NFL playoffs, others had different theories. It was all a bit confusing.
Then, I decided to check the official PGA Tour website. You know, go straight to the source. I figured they’d have the most accurate information.
I poked around the site for a while, looking for any announcements or explanations. It wasn’t super obvious, but I finally stumbled upon something.
The “Aha!” Moment
It turns out it’s all about avoiding a conflict with the NFL’s Conference Championship games on Sunday. Apparently, they shifted the schedule to make sure the final round wouldn’t clash with the football games. Makes sense, I guess. Big sporting events don’t want to compete for viewers.
So I can confirm,the reason is The Farmers Insurance Open’s unusual Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule avoids a conflict with the NFL’s conference championship games, which are traditionally played on Sunday.
I confirmed all the source, checked a few different websites, and they all seemed to agree on this explanation.
Wrapping Up
So, there you have it! My little quest to understand the Wednesday start of the Farmers Open. It’s all about TV schedules and avoiding competition with the NFL. Mystery solved!
