Justin rose Secures Historic Victory at the Farmers Insurance Open, Setting New Tournament record
San Diego, CA – England’s Justin Rose delivered a masterful performance at the Farmers Insurance Open, culminating in a dominant seven-stroke victory at Torrey Pines and establishing a new tournament record with a score of 23-under par [[1]].The win marks Rose’s 13th career PGA Tour title and a triumphant start to the 2026 season.
Rose, who previously won the Farmers Insurance open in 2019, showcased remarkable consistency throughout the week, maintaining the lead from the first round – a feat not accomplished at this tournament as 1955 [[2]]. He finished with a final-round score of 2-under 70, extending his advantage over the competition.
At 45 years old,Rose not only broke the tournament record,previously held by Tiger Woods (1999) and George Burns (1987) at 22-under,but also became the oldest player to achieve a wire-to-wire win on the PGA Tour since Rocco Mediate in 2010 [[3]]. His impressive performance underscores his enduring skill and competitive spirit.
“This has been a huge win and to start the season with a win is amazing,” Rose stated, reflecting on his accomplishment. “I knew 23 under was a record. I’ve grown the lead each day so I wanted to finish seven ahead rather than six. I had my own little mini goals down the stretch which kept me focused, which was key and I managed my game well.”
The chase for second place was tightly contested, with American Pierceson Coody posting the day’s best round of 7-under 65 to secure a share of the runner-up position. He was joined by South Korea’s Si Woo Kim and Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune, both of whom carded 69s. American Jake Knapp and Germany’s Stephan Jaeger finished one stroke further back.
Notably,Brooks Koepka,making his return to the PGA Tour after a stint with LIV Golf,finished in a tie for 56th place after a final round of 70.
Justin Rose’s victory at the Farmers Insurance Open is a testament to his dedication and skill, solidifying his place among golf’s elite and setting a high bar for the 2026 season.
Keywords: Justin Rose, Farmers Insurance open, PGA Tour, Torrey Pines, Golf, Tournament record, Wire-to-Wire, Brooks Koepka, Pierceson Coody, Si Woo Kim, Ryo Hisatsune.
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