Justin Rose leads Farmers' first round with 62 at Torrey Pines

Some of the biggest names in the field are nearly a dozen shots back after playing the tougher South Course.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:15pm

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Justin Rose shot a 10-under 62 on the North Course at Torrey Pines to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Five other players, including Hideki Matsuyama, are within five strokes of the lead. However, several top players like defending champion Harris English, Brooks Koepka, and Xander Schauffele struggled on the tougher South Course, shooting 73s.

Why it matters

The Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines is one of the premier events on the PGA Tour, attracting many of the top golfers in the world. Rose's sizzling opening round puts him in prime position to contend for the title, while the struggles of some big names leave them with ground to make up over the next three rounds.

The details

Rose flirted with the course record of 62 on the North Course, which has been shot twice before, but missed a 4-foot birdie putt on his final hole. He did birdie all four par 3s, a first in his career spanning 1,506 rounds. Meanwhile, several top players like English, Koepka, and Schauffele shot 73s on the more difficult South Course, putting them nearly a dozen shots behind Rose.

  • The first round of the Farmers Insurance Open was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.
  • The second round will be played on Friday, January 31, 2026, with players switching courses.

The players

Justin Rose

A former world No. 1 golfer and 2019 Farmers Insurance Open champion, who shot a 10-under 62 on the North Course to take the first-round lead.

Justin Lower

Finished one stroke behind Rose with a 63 on the North Course, despite having his mind focused on his wife who is 34 weeks pregnant with twins.

Hideki Matsuyama

Carded a 64 on the North Course to sit five strokes behind Rose after the opening round.

Harris English

The defending champion shot a 73 on the South Course, putting him nearly a dozen shots back of the leader.

Brooks Koepka

The four-time major champion also shot a 73 on the South Course in his return to the PGA Tour.

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What they’re saying

“Delighted to kind of go out there and make the most of a perfect day. I mean, it was just such an enjoyable round of golf. You know, great views. It's one of my favorite venues on Tour.”

— Justin Rose (sandiegouniontribune.com)

“If I'm being really truthful with everyone, my mind's not really here. My wife is 34 weeks pregnant with twins, and I'm just trying to get home on Monday, honestly, to try to help everything out as much as I can.”

— Justin Lower (sandiegouniontribune.com)

What’s next

The players will switch courses for Friday's second round, with the 147-man field being trimmed to the top 65 players and ties for the final two rounds on the South Course.

The takeaway

Rose's stellar opening round puts him in prime position to contend for the Farmers Insurance Open title, but the struggles of several top players on the tougher South Course have left them with significant ground to make up over the next three days.