Justin Rose Takes Commanding Lead at Farmers Insurance Open
Farmers Insurance Open – Third-Round Leaderboard
| Position | Player | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Rose | England | -21 |
| 2 | Joel Dahmen | USA | -15 |
| T3 | Sang-Woo Kim | Korea | -13 |
| T3 | Riku Hisatsune | Japan | -13 |
| 5 | Michael McGreevy | USA | -12 |
| T6 | Maverick McNealy | USA | -11 |
| T6 | Seamus Power | Ireland | -11 |
| T6 | Scottie Jaeger | Germany | -11 |
| Selected Others | Brooks Koepka | USA | -2 |
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In a thrilling display of skill and determination, England’s Justin Rose has positioned himself as the frontrunner at the Farmers Insurance Open, showcasing a remarkable performance that has him six shots ahead heading into the final round. Rose, 45, extended his lead significantly on Saturday, shooting a four-under-par 68 at the renowned Torrey Pines South Course. His current score stands at an impressive 21-under for the tournament.
American golfer Joel Dahmen, who recorded five birdies and a bogey for a round of 68, remains in second place at 15-under, striving to close the gap.
This leads to an impressive statistic: Rose’s 54-hole lead marks the largest since Tiger Woods led by eight strokes during the same tournament in 2008. The record-winning score for the Farmers Insurance Open is 22-under, set by Woods in 1999 and George Burns in 1987.
As Dahmen candidly remarked, “My only hope is if he doesn’t set his alarm or somehow starts hitting into the rough on the back nine. The way he’s playing, I’d be pleased with second place."
Justin Rose has been in solid form throughout the tournament, having already won his last PGA Tour event at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August. While Rose has faced challenges, including bogeys on the 11th, 12th, and 16th holes that diminished his lead from eight shots, he remains composed. “It’s another great round in good weather on an awesome golf course,” he said. “There’s never going to be any complacency. You’ve got to do everything right tomorrow and come out focused to play well.”
Notable Performances
- Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour after his tenure with LIV Golf, but struggled with a one-over-par 73, placing him in a tie for 61st.
- Ireland’s Seamus Power, who trailed by four shots after the second round, fell further behind with a disappointing third-round score of 74, now ten shots back from the leader.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Justin Rose as he seeks his 13th PGA Tour victory. His blend of experience and skill makes him a formidable contender, promising an exciting final showdown at this prestigious event.
