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Justin Rose He was looking for his second win at Torrey Pines with a four-shot lead midway through the Farmers Insurance Open.
The 45-year-old Englishman opened with a 62 on the North Course and a 7-under 65 on the more difficult South Course for a total of 17 under.
After a 15-foot birdie on the third hole, Ryder Cup star Rose made an eagle from 8 feet on the sixth hole, and then took advantage on the eighth and ninth holes.
After losing the ball on the 12th hole, Rose made birdies on the 13th, 17th and final holes, leading Ireland’s Seamus by 4 strokes. strength.
“I was almost thinking about the last few holes, I knew I was going to have a good lead, and I said to myself, this is not going to change how you’re going to play this golf course,” Rose told Golf Channel. “You have to respect it.
“My job will be the same as everyone else’s job — just to see who plays well.
“I feel like last year was a step in the right direction with confidence. I wanted to be runner-up at the Troon Open in 2024 and I feel like I played the right shot on Sunday and I could have won there if lady luck was on my side.
“It’s the same thing with the (2025) Masters – that one killed me on Saturday, but I play golf to win that tournament. I feel like I’m at my best at the right moment.
“I’m chasing goals, I’m chasing grand slams, I’m chasing great achievements, but I’m also chasing good memories.
“I’ve been doing it for a long time and it’s only when I’m having fun doing it and putting myself in some interesting situations that I really want to keep doing it, and that’s what we’re doing now.”
Ball shot a 66 to reach 13 under. American Joel Dahmen and Max McGreevy were tied for third at 11 under.
Brooks Koepka After shooting an opening-round 68 and improving five strokes, he made the cut at 3 under, extending his chances of returning to the PGA Tour.
After Koepka agreed to terminate his contract with Saudi Arabia life golf A year before the end of the 2025 season, the PGA Tour launched a hastily crafted return-to-members program to bring the five-time major champion back to play.
“I thought I played well,” Koepka said. “Sixty-eight was the worst score I’ve ever shot today. It was probably 64 or 65.
“There are still two rounds to go and I’m excited about it.
“I’ve never been congratulated so much for making the cut before. It feels good and I hope to be able to play two more days and challenge myself and see where I stand.”
Xander Schauffele failed to make the weekend for the first time in 73 events dating back to the 2022 Masters, ending the longest streak on the PGA Tour.