From day one, Justin Rose led the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour, breaking a Tiger Woods record at age 45.
At 45 years old, Justin Rose dominated the competition at the Farmers Insurance Open of the PGA Tour. With a seven-shot lead and a tournament record of 23 under par, Rose clinched the victory at Torrey Pines. He maintained control from the start and set new scoring records after each round.
PGA Tour: Justin Rose Wins with Tournament Record
In the final round, Rose secured a comfortable victory with a score of 70. Three birdies on the front nine extended his lead, and despite one bogey at the 12th on the back nine, he had enough cushion to remain worry-free. Instead, he focused on breaking the tournament record of 22 under par, previously set by Tiger Woods in 1999. \”That was the only thing I concentrated on over the last three holes,\” Rose said after the round.
\”Being able to extend my lead each day is something any player would be proud of, as it shows the ability to handle pressure from start to finish, continuously improving and moving forward,\” Rose said during his winner’s press conference. \”Maybe it’s something I hadn’t achieved before, so I’m very satisfied with that.\”
Although his golf game was nearly flawless, Rose credited his success mainly to his mental strength. \”I was very disciplined this week. Of course, I played well, but I felt I managed my game smartly, was patient at the right moments, and compensated for small mistakes by sinking the right putts at the right times. There was a lot of genuine mental maturity from a strategic golf perspective.\”
Stephan Jäger Finishes in Top 5
With Rose unreachable at the top, the rest battled for second place. Pierceson Coody moved up 12 spots with a 65, the best round of the day, sharing the position with Si Woo Kim and Roy Hisatsune. Directly behind them, Stephan Jäger finished tied for 5th with a total of 15 under par. A 68 in the final round secured his strong result. While Jäger showed extremes earlier—either full birdie power or bogey struggles—the final day was a mix. Three inaccurate shots led to bogeys, but seven birdies helped him stay in the top 10. After missing the cut at the American Express, this is a positive sign for the new year and his best result since the Sony Open in January 2025.
Brooks Koepka completed the tournament with a 70, finishing tied for 56th and marking his first week back on the PGA Tour. Koepka noted the biggest change was that he didn’t recognize half the players. \”There have been a lot of changes over the past four years. I know half of the guys, the other half I don’t. It’s going to be an exciting year getting to know everyone, and I’m looking forward to it,\” Koepka said after the tournament.