Justin Rose, 45, Sets ‘Elite-Only’ Standard After Torrey Win Lifts Him to World No. 3

His vow to compete only at that level shapes his return to Pebble Beach this week.

Overview

The Farmers Insurance Open victory at Torrey Pines was a 23-under, wire-to-wire performance that broke Tiger Woods’ event scoring mark and made him the oldest champion there.
He said playing at an elite level is the only reason to stay on tour, noting family commitments mean he must “make it count” when he tees it up.
Rose traced recent distance gains to a slight grip strengthening and said his short game and iron play still need work.
He rose to third in the OWGR, passing Tommy Fleetwood, with only Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy ahead.
He reaffirmed turning down LIV Golf in 2022 to keep pursuing majors and ranking opportunities, using even his trophy cabinet’s empty spaces as motivation.