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Justin Rose sends simple message to fellow dads after Torrey Pines win

Justin Rose added another piece to his ever-expanding trophy case after ruling the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course in San Diego in a masterful showing.

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Sahith Theegala weighs in on Justin Rose’s major chances in 2026

Justin Rose is in the middle of a standout run, with the 45-year-old recently claiming a dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open. He put together a solid showing at Torrey Pines, leading from early on and not giving anyone else much of a look in.

Golf News / ESPN / February 1

Rose sets scoring mark in dominant win at Torrey

Justin Rose became the first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines in 71 years, starting with a six-shot lead and closing with a 2-under 70 to win the Farmers Insurance Open.

Justin Rose News / Field Level Media / February 1

Justin Rose, 45, sails to wire-to-wire Farmers victory

England's Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open for the second time by shooting 2-under-par 70 on Sunday in San Diego. Rose, 45, became the PGA Tour's oldest golfer to secure a wire-to-wire finish in more than 15 years, finishing at 23-under 265 for a seven-stroke victory.

Phil Mickelson News / ESPN / February 1

Mickelson to miss LIV events due to family matter

Phil Mickelson said Sunday he will miss the opening two LIV Golf events this year due to a "family health matter."

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / February 1

Nelly Korda ends drought, wins weather-shortened LPGA opener

What was more shocking than World No. 2 golfer Nelly Korda going winless in 2025 was below-freezing temperatures and nearly single-digit wind chills halting a tournament in Orlando, Fla.

Golf News / HITC / February 1

Trevor Immelman spots a notable change in Brooks Koepka since PGA Tour return

All eyes were naturally on Brooks Koepka as he made his return to the PGA Tour following his exit from LIV Golf. Back in December, Koepka became the first high-profile player to actively pursue a departure from LIV.

Phil Mickelson News / Field Level Media / February 1

Phil Mickelson (family health) out of LIV's first two events

Phil Mickelson will not participate in the first two LIV Golf events this year, citing on Sunday an undisclosed family health matter. "I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV events as (wife) Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter," Mickelson wrote on X.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / February 1

Brooks Koepka admits confidence issues in one area of his game after PGA Tour return

Brooks Koepka made the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open, providing him with several positive takeaways from his first week back on the PGA Tour. The five-time major champion heads into Sunday tied for 61st, following a second round of 73.

Golf News / ESPN / February 1

Reed denied back-to-back wins in Bahrain playoff

Patrick Reed's bid for back-to-back titles on the European tour came up just short when he was beaten in a playoff won by Freddy Schott for his first title.

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Xander Schauffele News / HITC / February 1

The offseason tweak that led to Xander Schauffele’s Torrey Pines exit

Xander Schauffele has just posted his worst result in nearly four years. The American fell short of the cut line by one shot at the Farmers Insurance Open, ending his run of 72 straight made cuts – a span that lasted 1,391 days.

Justin Rose News / HITC / February 1

What Justin Rose found ‘weird’ during his Saturday run at the Farmers Insurance Open

Justin Rose looks to have one hand on the Farmers Insurance Open trophy after stretching his lead through three rounds at Torrey Pines. It has been an impressive few days from Rose, who opened with a blistering 62 on Thursday and has not looked back since.

Tommy Fleetwood News / HITC / February 1

Tommy Fleetwood on the simple habit that helps amateurs sink longer putts

Tommy Fleetwood has steadily turned himself into one of the best putters in the world. Early in his career, that was not the case. He lost strokes to the field on the greens during his first few seasons on the PGA Tour but made steady progress each year.

Golf News / HITC / February 1

Smylie Kaufman says why he’s ‘obsessed’ with Justin Rose as records tumble at Torrey Pines

Justin Rose has produced one of the standout performances of the PGA Tour season at Torrey Pines. In the first three rounds at the Farmers Insurance Open, the Englishman has separated himself from the field with precise golf that has rewritten the tournament record book.

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / January 31

Nelly Korda leads Tournament of Champions; play suspended by high winds

Before the third round was suspended due to high winds, World No. 2 Nelly Korda shot an 8-under-par 64 to vault into the lead at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Saturday in Orlando, Fla.

Brooks Koepka News / Golf on ClutchPoints / January 31

Brooks Koepka’s candid admission on fan reception amid PGA Tour return

After leaving the LIV Tour and making his return to the PGA, Brooks Koepka was not sure what kind of reaction he would get from players, fans and officials.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 30

Lydia Ko, Lottie Woad tied for lead at Tournament of Champions

An LPGA Hall of Famer and a 22-year-old phenom shared the 36-hole lead at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Friday in Orlando, Fla.

Bryson Dechambeau News / Field Level Media / January 29

Report: Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV Golf commitment for '26

Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau confirmed he will be in Saudi Arabia next week for the LIV Golf season opener in Riyadh. According to a report Thursday from Flushing It Golf, DeChambeau plans to fulfill his contract obligations for the 2026 season as the captain of Crushers GC.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

LIV Golf adds 10 spots to secured 'Lock Zone' as part of suite of changes

LIV Golf is adjusting its rules to increase the number of players who qualify for the next season, ensure performance has more immediate consequences and distribute points across the entire field.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 28

Embarrassing LIV Golf graphic posted online

LIV Golf was already having a rough week with Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed deciding to return to the PGA Tour, but the rival golf league made it even worse with a promotion blunder you have to see to believe.

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Rory McIlroy takes victory lap over LIV Golf

The PGA Tour scored a huge win over LIV Golf when Brooks Koepka ditched the Saudi-backed tour and returned to the big leagues. With Koepka set to make his 2026 PGA Tour debut this week at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Rory McIlroy saw it as an opportunity to take a subtle victory lap.

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