PGA Professional Delivers San Diego Tournament Coverage and LPGA Season Opener Analysis on R.org Sports
R.org Sports is pleased to present the latest installments of PGA Professional Brendon Elliott’s bi-weekly golf column series, featuring comprehensive coverage of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, and Justin Rose’s historic wire-to-wire victory in San Diego.
The latest columns include:
“Playing Through: Farmers Insurance Open Preview, Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Preview, and Patrick Reed’s PGA TOUR Return” (Published January 29, 2026)
Elliott provides a detailed analysis of the PGA Tour’s arrival in San Diego for the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, where five-time major champion Brooks Koepka makes his first start in a non-major PGA TOUR event since the 2022 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, returning via the Returning Member Program.
The column breaks down the unique two-course format featuring Torrey Pines’ North Course (7,258 yards) and South Course (7,765 yards), where 156 players compete across two of the most demanding layouts on the West Coast. Elliott examines key contenders, including World No. 6 Xander Schauffele making his 2026 TOUR debut, defending champion Harris English, 2025 U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun, and 2019 Farmers winner Justin Rose, while providing updates on the Aon Swing 5 standings led by Patrick Rodgers.
The column covers the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, where World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul makes her tournament debut after dominating the 2025 season with three wins and breaking Lorena Ochoa’s single-season earnings record with $6,059,309. Elliott analyzes the DP World Tour’s Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship at Royal Golf Club, where defending champion Laurie Canter returns alongside Race to Dubai leader Jayden Schaper and Patrick Reed, fresh off his four-shot victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
The column concludes with breaking news of Patrick Reed’s announcement that he plans to return to PGA TOUR competition later in 2026, with an eye on reinstating his membership for the 2027 season after last competing in an unauthorized event on August 24, 2025.
“Rose’s Resurgence, Korda’s Comeback, and TGL’s Monday Night Showdown” (Published February 2, 2026)
Elliott’s weekly recap column delivers a comprehensive analysis of Justin Rose’s dominant wire-to-wire victory at the Farmers Insurance Open, where the 45-year-old Englishman posted 23-under par to claim his 13th PGA TOUR title by seven shots.
The column examines Rose’s historic achievement of becoming the oldest winner in Farmers Insurance Open history, surpassing Marty Furgol, who won at 43 in 1959, and the oldest wire-to-wire winner on TOUR since Rocco Mediate at the 2010 Procore Championship. Elliott highlights Rose’s tournament scoring record of 265, eclipsing Tiger Woods’ mark set in 1999 by one shot, plus his ascension to No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking, becoming the second-oldest player in the top three behind Vijay Singh.
The column covers Nelly Korda’s victory at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, where the world No. 2 won her 16th career LPGA Tour title without playing the final round after brutal weather conditions forced the event to be reduced to 54 holes. Elliott analyzes Patrick Reed’s near-miss at the Bahrain Championship, where the American lost in a playoff after attempting to win consecutive DP World Tour events, and previews TGL’s Monday night showdown between undefeated Atlanta Drive GC (2-0-0) and winless Jupiter Links Golf Club (0-2-0), featuring key matchups including Billy Horschel versus Kevin Kisner and Chris Gotterup versus Akshay Bhatia.
Read “Rose’s Resurgence, Korda’s Comeback, and TGL’s Monday Night Showdown”
“These columns capture Justin Rose’s remarkable resurgence at 45 years old and Nelly Korda’s return to the winner’s circle after a challenging 2025 season, while showcasing the depth of professional golf across multiple tours and the continued growth of TGL,” said Elliott.
Elliott’s bi-weekly column series publishes every Monday and Thursday, offering readers comprehensive coverage of the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour, and major championship golf through two distinct formats:
“The Starter” – Published Mondays, providing detailed tour-by-tour breakdowns, schedule analysis, a look back at the previous week’s play, and forward-looking coverage of upcoming events and storylines.
“Playing Through” – Published Thursdays, delivering weekly event previews, player performance analysis, and a broader perspective on the state of professional golf.
About Brendon Elliott
Brendon Elliott is a PGA professional with more than 30 years of experience in the golf industry. His expertise spans player development, tournament operations, and professional golf analysis. Elliott’s columns combine technical knowledge with accessible storytelling, making complex golf strategy and tour dynamics understandable for both dedicated fans and casual observers.
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