Justin Rose Wins Torrey Pines Again with Longtime Caddie

Rose breaks Tiger Woods' scoring record and celebrates victory with 'Fooch' by his side

Feb. 3, 2026 at 7:55am

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Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines for the second time in his career, this time with his longtime caddie Mark 'Fooch' Fulcher at his side. Rose broke the tournament's scoring record previously held by Tiger Woods, and the victory was especially meaningful as Fulcher was recovering from heart surgery when Rose won at Torrey Pines in 2019.

Why it matters

Rose's victory with Fulcher highlights the importance of the player-caddie relationship in golf. Fulcher's absence in 2019 was tough for him, and Rose wanted to celebrate this win with his trusted caddie of over 14 years. The win also cements Rose's legacy at Torrey Pines, where he has now won twice.

The details

Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open by seven shots, breaking the tournament scoring record most recently held by Tiger Woods. He had Fulcher, his regular caddie, by his side this time, unlike in 2019 when Fulcher was recovering from heart surgery and Rose used a different caddie. Rose didn't begin celebrating until his final shot safely cleared the pond on the 18th hole, when he exchanged happy words with Fulcher.

  • Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in 2019.
  • Fulcher returned to work for Rose at the 2019 Masters after his heart surgery, but they parted ways about a month later.
  • Rose brought Fulcher back in time for the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone in Italy, and they've been together ever since, a total of some 14 years.

The players

Justin Rose

An English professional golfer who has won 23 times on the PGA Tour, including the 2013 U.S. Open, and has been ranked as high as world No. 1.

Mark 'Fooch' Fulcher

Rose's longtime caddie who has been on his bag for over 14 years, except for a brief period in 2019 when Fulcher was recovering from heart surgery.

Gareth Lord

A longtime caddie who was on the bag for Henrik Stenson during his record win at Royal Troon, and also caddied for Rose when he won at Torrey Pines in 2019 while Fulcher was recovering.

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What they’re saying

“I think we were just trying to have a little bit of banter and make light of the fact, 'Hey, Lordie, I hope you're watching because now it's Fooch's turn to be walking down the 18th with me here at Torrey,'”

— Justin Rose (sfgate.com)

What’s next

The Century Club of San Diego sent Fulcher his own surfboard, along with the two now won by Rose. But Rose had another request - just one surfboard for him was enough, with the years '2019' and '2026' on it.

The takeaway

Rose's victory with his longtime caddie Fulcher by his side underscores the importance of the player-caddie relationship in golf. Their partnership has endured for over 14 years, with a brief interruption in 2019 when Fulcher was recovering from heart surgery. This win at Torrey Pines cements Rose's legacy at the course and the special bond he shares with Fulcher.