Justin Rose Dominates at Farmers Insurance Open, Sets New Tournament Record

The 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego concluded yesterday with a commanding victory by Justin Rose, who set a new tournament scoring record and reminded the golf world that experience still thrives at the highest levels. Rose finished the week at 23-under par, seven strokes clear of the nearest challengers, and claimed his 13th PGA Tour title in emphatic fashion. From the opening round, Rose looked every bit the champion. He carded an outstanding 10-under 62 on Thursday that established him atop the leaderboard early, and he never relinquished his advantage. The Englishman closed with a steady 2-under 70 on Sunday to complete a wire-to-wire victory, the first such performance at the Farmers since 1955 and highlight of a week he thoroughly controlled. At 45 years old, Rose also became one of the oldest winners on the PGA Tour this season, showcasing precision and consistency across all four rounds. His final score of 265 not only broke the previous tournament record (previously held by Tiger Woods and George Burns at 22-under) but also served as one of the most dominant performances on Tour so far this year. Behind Rose, three players shared second place at 16-under par: Pierceson Coody, Si Woo Kim, and Ryo Hisatsune, each earning solid paydays for their efforts. The week also saw Jake Knapp and Stephan Jaeger finish tied for fifth at 15-under, rounding out a competitive leaderboard despite Rose’s separation. The purse for the event was $9.6 million, with Rose taking home $1,728,000 for the win, a significant early-season payday and a strong start to his 2026 campaign. Rose’s performance at Torrey Pines, a venue known for its challenging South Course and dramatic views over the Pacific reaffirmed his status as one of the most consistent players in the world. As the PGA Tour moves on to upcoming events like the Phoenix Open and Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the golfing world will undoubtedly watch closely to see if this level of play can carry over into the 2026 season’s next marquee tournaments.