Looking ahead, there may be potential changes in the schedule or event status that could improve future participation and attendance.

The Farmers is not classified as a Signature Event, which may lead players to prioritize other tournaments on the schedule, such as the upcoming AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Genesis Invitational.

The Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego is experiencing a notably diminished field, with 19 of the world's top 25 golfers absent this week.

A total of 16 players have withdrawn from the event, including notable names like Collin Morikawa and Will Zalatoris.

Reasons for these withdrawals include the usual player absences, a flu bug affecting multiple participants, and injuries to top players such as Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele.

The Genesis Invitational is being relocated to Torrey Pines due to wildfires in Los Angeles, potentially influencing players' decisions to skip this week's event.

Additionally, players returning from the Hero Dubai Desert Classic faced long travel back to the U.S., further affecting participation.

LIV Golf players are also absent from the Farmers, as they are not permitted to compete in PGA Tour events.

The absence of Tiger Woods, who has not participated in the Farmers since 2020, has historically impacted player attendance, as he used to attract many competitors to the event.

The Farmers Open was moved to a Wednesday-to-Saturday schedule in 2022 to avoid conflicts with NFL games, resulting in shorter turnarounds for players.

Torrey Pines presents a challenging course, having hosted major championships, which may deter players looking to prepare for upcoming Signature Events.