Nicolai Højgaard betting profile: Farmers Insurance Open
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Detailed view of The PGA TOUR flag during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament at Landings Club-Marshwood Course on November 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Andrew Wevers/PGA TOUR)
Nicolai Højgaard shot 12-under and took second the last time he played in this tournament. He'll tee off at Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) Jan. 29-Feb. 1 with his sights set higher this time around in the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open.
Højgaard's recent history at the Farmers Insurance Open
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 67-66-73-70 | -12 |
At the Farmers Insurance Open
- In Højgaard's most recent appearance at the Farmers Insurance Open, in 2024, he finished second after posting a score of 12-under.
- Harris English won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 8-under.
Højgaard's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T14 | 68-70-72-64 | -10 | -- |
| Oct. 5, 2025 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | 71-72 | -1 | -- |
| Aug. 3, 2025 | Wyndham Championship | T55 | 72-65-69-71 | -3 | 5.600 |
| July 20, 2025 | The Open Championship | T14 | 69-69-69-69 | -8 | 100.000 |
| July 13, 2025 | Genesis Scottish Open | T4 | 68-69-67-64 | -12 | 122.500 |
| June 29, 2025 | Rocket Classic | T24 | 69-65-67-71 | -16 | 36.250 |
| June 8, 2025 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | 68-71 | -1 | -- |
| May 18, 2025 | PGA Championship | T41 | 72-69-77-68 | +2 | 19.125 |
| May 4, 2025 | THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson | T56 | 68-69-71-70 | -6 | 5.500 |
| April 27, 2025 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | 2 | 59-70-64-68 | -27 | 162.500 |
Højgaard's recent performances
- Højgaard has finished in the top five twice over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he finished second with a score of 27-under.
- Højgaard has an average of 0.423 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.389 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.134 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.024 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Højgaard has averaged 0.701 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Højgaard's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | - | 0.423 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | - | 0.389 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | - | -0.134 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | - | 0.024 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | - | 0.701 |
Højgaard's advanced stats and rankings
- Højgaard has averaged 0.423 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has averaged 0.389 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Around the greens, Højgaard has averaged -0.134 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green in his past five tournaments.
- On the greens, Højgaard has delivered a 0.024 Strokes Gained: Putting mark in his past five tournaments.
- Overall, Højgaard has averaged 0.701 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
All stats in this article are accurate for Højgaard as of the start of the Farmers Insurance Open.
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