Justin Rose led from day one at the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour, breaking a Tiger Woods record at age 45.
At 45, Justin Rose left his competition behind at the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour, winning by seven strokes with a tournament record of 23 under par at Torrey Pines. From the start, he maintained firm control of the lead and set new scoring records after each round.
PGA Tour: Justin Rose Wins with Tournament Record
In the final round, a 70 was enough to secure the comfortable victory. With three birdies on the front nine, the Englishman pulled further ahead; on the back nine, he only recorded a bogey on the 12th hole but had enough cushion not to worry. Instead, he focused on breaking the tournament record of 22 under par 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 am naturally proud of as a player because it feels like you can handle the pressure from start to finish, continuously improving and moving forward,\” Rose said at his winner’s press conference. \”Maybe that’s something I haven’t achieved before, so I am very satisfied with it.\”
Although nearly flawless in his golf, he attributes his success mainly to his mental strength. \”I was very disciplined this week. Of course, I played well, but I thought I managed my game well, thought carefully, was patient at the right moments, and made sure to sink the right putts when needed. 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 competed for second place. Pierceson Coody improved 12 spots with a 65, the best round of the day, sharing second place with Si Woo Kim and Roy Hisatsune. Just behind them, Stephan Jäger was tied for fifth with a total of 15 under par. With a 68 in the final round, he secured a strong result. While Jäger displayed extremes in previous rounds, the final day showed a mix of both. 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 finished the tournament tied for 56th with a 70 on the final day, completing his first week back on the PGA Tour. The biggest change, Koepka mentioned after the tournament, is that he doesn’t know half the players. \”There have been some changes in the last four years. I know half the guys, but 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.\”