Hideki Matsuyama optimistic about fairway success ahead of the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open

Hideki Matsuyama is all set to make his sixth appearance at the Farmers Insurance Open in his 2024 PGA Tour campaign. The 2024 Farmers Insurance Open is a signature event on the 2024 PGA Tour season, boasting a prize purse of $9 million.

Hideki Matsuyama seems prepared for the tournament that is slated to begin on January 24. The World No. 53 is optimistic about his success on the course this weekend. Speaking at the press conference, Matsuyama said (according to Golf Injury Report, an X account):

"I'm feeling a little cold, but I'm in good physical condition, so I'm looking forward to it. I think the key is to stay on the fairway and win from there, so I think the tee shot will be the key."

While Hideki Matsuyama looks forward to possibly winning the tournament, defending champion Max Homa would also be in the field. Alongside Homa would be home favorite Xander Schauffele. Other strong contenders to win the tournament are Ludvig Aberg and Collin Morikawa.

Hideki Matsuyama, Billy Horschel considered long shots to win 2024 Farmers Insurance Open

Matsuyama, Billy Horschel and Shane Lowry are among the long shots predicted by CBS to win the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open. Xander Schauffele is the top favorite, with odds of +900. Patrick Cantlay is the second favorite to win the tournament.

Following are the odds for the top players at the Farmers Insurance Open:

Xander Schauffele +900
Patrick Cantlay +1000
Max Homa +1000
Collin Morikawa +1100
Ludvig Aberg +2000
Sungjae Im +2200
Min Woo Lee +2200
Tony Finau +2500
Jason Day +2500
Keegan Bradley +3300
Eric Cole +3500
Sahith Theegala +4000
Sepp Straka +4500
Will Zalatoris +4500
Hideki Matsuyama +4500
Adrian Meronk +5000
Harris English +5000
Justin Rose +5000
Nicolai Hojgaard +5500
Shane Lowry +6000
Daniel Berger +6500
Beau Hossler +7500
Luke List +8000
Ryan Fox +8000
Keith Mitchell +8000
Stephan Jaeger +8000
Patrick Rodgers +8000
Billy Horschel +8000

The tournament would be held at the Torrey Pines Golf course in California. Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas are among the list of players who would be missing from the Signature event.

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