SAN DIEGO, CA— Justin Rose completed a dominant wire-to-wire performance Sunday at Torrey Pines, closing with a 2-under 70 to win the Farmers Insurance Open by seven strokes and cap one of the most commanding weeks of his PGA TOUR career.
Rose finished at 23-under-par 265, setting tournament records for 36-, 54- and 72-hole scoring while becoming the oldest champion in event history at 45. The victory was his 13th PGA TOUR title, the fourth wire-to-wire win in Farmers Open history and the largest margin of victory of his career. Rose earned $1.728 million for the win.
“First and foremost, it’s an amazing thing to win any time, any place,” Rose said. “But when you start to think about the way this week unfolded, it really is incredibly special.”
Playing with a six-shot cushion to start the final round, Rose never allowed the field to mount a serious charge on the demanding South Course. He mixed patience with precision, avoiding the big mistake and steadily adding pars and timely birdies to keep the tournament firmly in his control. His closing 70 gave him rounds of 62-65-68-70 for the week.
Pi Coody, Si Woo Kim and Ryo Hisatsune tied for second at 16 under after rounds of 65, 69 and 69, respectively. Jake Knapp and Stephan Jaeger finished another stroke back at 15 under, while Sahith Theegala, Andrew Novak and Joel Dahmen shared seventh at 14 under.
Rose’s ability to manage pressure over four days stood out on a course known for volatility, particularly as greens firmed up late in the week. He extended his lead each round and never appeared rattled, even as others tried to make a late push.
“There’s always nerves,” Rose said. “But it’s a lot easier being on the golf course than thinking about it the night before. When you have the club in your hand and you’re committed, it’s never as bad as you think.”
With history within reach, Rose was also acutely aware of the tournament scoring record as he played the closing holes. He laid up on the par-5 18th rather than forcing a risky shot, choosing discipline over theatrics to secure the milestone.
“I was keenly aware of it,” Rose said. “I was trying to get in the clubhouse at 23 or better. I still had a job to do, so I was trying to stay disciplined.”
The win further cements Rose’s legacy as the most successful English player in PGA TOUR history and reinforces his resurgence late in his career. Having now won at Torrey Pines twice, Rose said the venue remains one of his favorites on the schedule, both for its challenge and its setting.
“It’s the kind of place you play and you stop and look around and go, wow, this place is special,” he said.
After four days of control, composure and record-setting golf, Rose left little doubt, turning Torrey Pines into a personal showcase and opening the 2026 season with a performance that will be remembered as one of the finest of his career.
