Justin Rose led from day one at the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour, breaking a Tiger Woods record at 45 years old.
At 45, Justin Rose dominated the field at the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour. Winning by seven strokes with a tournament record of 23 under par, Rose held control of the lead from the start in Torrey Pines and set new scoring records after every round.
PGA Tour: Justin Rose Wins with Tournament Record
In the final round, Rose needed only a 70 to secure a comfortable victory. With three birdies on the front nine, the Englishman extended his lead, and despite a single bogey on the 12th hole on the back nine, he had enough cushion to remain untroubled. Instead, he focused on breaking the tournament record of 22 under par, last set by Tiger Woods in 1999. \”That was the only thing I concentrated on during the last three holes,\” Rose said afterward.
\”The fact that I was able to extend my lead every day is something I’m proud of as a player, because it means I could handle the pressure from start to finish, keep improving, and keep moving forward,\” Rose said at his winner’s press conference. \”Maybe this is something I hadn’t achieved before, so I’m very satisfied with that.\”
While his golf was near flawless, Rose credits his mental game for the win. \”I was very disciplined this week. Of course, I played well, but I managed my game thoughtfully, was patient when needed, and made crucial putts at the right moments. There was a lot of true mental maturity from a strategic golf perspective.\”
Stephan Jäger Finishes in Top 5
With Rose uncatchable at the top, the rest fought for second place. Pierceson Coody made 12 positions up with a 65, the best round of the day, sharing second place with Si Woo Kim and Roy Hisatsune. Just behind them, Stephan Jäger finished tied for fifth at 15 under par, posting a 68 in the final round. After trees days of either aggressive birdies or bogeys, Jäger had a bit of both on the final day—three bogeys from errant shots counterbalanced by seven birdies, securing a top 10 finish. Following a missed cut at the American Express, this marks his best result since the Sony Open in January 2025 and a positive signal for the new year.
Brooks Koepka completed the tournament with a 70, finishing tied for 56th, marking his first week back on the PGA Tour. He noted significant changes in the field: \”In the last four years, there have been many changes. I know half the guys, the other half I don’t. It will be an exciting year getting to know everyone, and I’m looking forward to it.\”