In a commanding performance at Torrey Pines, Justin Rose captured the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open in dominant fashion, finishing at 23-under par, good for a seven-shot victory.
The 45-year-old Englishman closed out the tournament with a steady 2-under 70 in the final round on Sunday, securing his 13th PGA Tour title and his second win at this iconic venue.
Rose’s total of 23-under 265 broke the previous 72-hole tournament record of 22-under, previously shared by Tiger Woods (1999) and George Burns (1987). He also set new marks for 36-hole and 54-hole scoring, and became the first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines since Tommy Bolt in 1955. To top it off, Rose became the oldest champion in the event’s history (Marty Furgol, 43, 1959).
The margin was emphatic: Rose led by as many as six shots entering the final day and never allowed challengers to mount a serious threat. He described the week as featuring his most complete tee-to-green play, showcasing exceptional ball-striking and control throughout the demanding North and South courses.
“But yeah, just what a week from start to finish,” said Rose. “I think it was sort of, I just got really disciplined this week.
“Obviously I was playing well but I just thought the way I managed my game, the way I thought about things, the way I was patient at the right time, the way I was able to absorb a little bit of the odd mistake by holing the right putt at the right time.
“There was a lot of sort of real I guess mental maturity from a strategic golf point of view out there, which, you know, I think you look at the best players in history, Jack, Tiger, I’m going to say Scottie Scheffler now as well, that’s the sort of thing that they do really well week in and week out and I feel like that’s something that I did really, really well this week.”
Tying for second at -16 were a trio of players: Pierceson Coody, Si Woo Kim, and Ryo Hisatsune. Coody posted a strong final-round 65 to climb into the group, while Kim and Hisatsune each carded 69s. The seven-shot gap underscored Rose’s mastery, as no one else could get closer than seven strokes behind.
This win marks a remarkable resurgence for Rose, who at 45 continues to outpace younger competition and adds another chapter to his storied career. He has now won twice in his last five PGA Tour starts, and now sits No. 3 in the world rankings. The victory earned him $1,728,000 from the $9.6 million purse and 500 FedExCup points.
