Justin Rose Eyes Record Score, Leads Farmers Insurance Open by Six Shots
Justin Rose is leading the Farmers Insurance Open by a significant six shots after an impressive third round at Torrey Pines. With a potential record tournament score and aiming for his 13th PGA Tour title, Rose is in exceptional form.
Impressive Play at Torrey Pines
Rose achieved four birdies on the front nine, demonstrating remarkable skill. He executed three consecutive birdies starting from the fifth hole, ultimately carding a four-under 68. This performance brought his total score to 21 under for the tournament.
Chasing the Record
The current record for the best winning score at the Farmers Insurance Open is 22 under, a mark set by Tiger Woods in 1999 and George Burns in 1987. If Rose shoots two under or better in the final round, he will set a new record.
- Best winning score: 22 under.
- Rose’s current score: 21 under.
- Need for Rose to score: Two under or better to break the record.
With just one day remaining in the tournament, Rose’s chance of victory seems strong. He previously won this event in 2019 with a score of 21 under, finishing ahead of Adam Scott by two strokes.
Competition Overview
Joel Dahmen of the USA is trailing Rose at 15 under, having matched Rose’s four-under score on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ryo Hisatsune of Japan and Si Woo Kim of South Korea are tied for third at 13 under, eight shots behind the leader.
One of the highlights of the day was Germany’s Stephan Jaeger, who surged up the leaderboard with a seven-under 65 to reach 11 under. In contrast, Brooks Koepka, competing in his first PGA Tour event since transitioning from LIV Golf, is tied for 61st at two under.
- Second Place: Joel Dahmen – 15 under.
- Third Place: Ryo Hisatsune & Si Woo Kim – 13 under.
- Round of the day: Stephan Jaeger – 65, moving to 11 under.
Looking Ahead
Rose aims to secure his second title at Torrey Pines and a third PGA Tour victory within three years. He won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2023 and the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August.
As he prepares for the final round, Rose remains focused. He expressed his enjoyment of playing the course and knows the importance of maintaining focus until the end. Fans can watch the concluding round live on Sky Sports beginning at 3:30 PM on Sunday.
