PGA Tour Roundup: Rose, Morikawa, Scheffler & Hovland Shine
Three distinct PGA Tour events concluded this week, with Justin Rose setting a scoring record, Collin Morikawa winning by a single stroke, and Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland preparing for a Monday playoff.
Farmers Insurance Open: Rose Wins Wire-to-Wire
Final Result
Justin Rose won the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, finishing at 23 under par. He achieved a seven-stroke victory over the field. Runners-up Pierceson Coody (U.S.), Si Woo Kim (South Korea), and Ryo Hisatsune (Japan) tied for second place. Jake Knapp (U.S.) and Stephan Jaeger (Germany) finished one stroke further back.
Record Performance
Rose's total score of 23 under par set a new tournament record, surpassing the previous mark of 22 under par held by Tiger Woods (1999) and George Burns (1987). This victory marks his second Farmers Insurance Open title, having previously won in 2019, and his 13th career PGA Tour win.
At 45 years old, Rose became the oldest player to win a PGA Tour event wire-to-wire since Rocco Mediate in October 2010, and the first to do so at this tournament since Tommy Bolt in 1955.
Tournament Progression
- Round 1: Rose shot a 62 on the North Course to take a one-shot lead.
- Round 2: Rose shot a 65 on the South Course, extending his lead to four shots over Seamus Power.
- Round 3: After 54 holes, Rose held a six-shot lead over Joel Dahmen.
- Round 4: Rose shot a 70 on the South Course. He recorded birdies on holes 6, 8, and 9, and a single bogey on hole 12, to maintain his lead and secure the victory.
Statements
Rose said of the win, "This has been a huge win and to start the season with a win is amazing." He also noted his focus on "mini goals" during the final stretch to maintain concentration.
Other Notable Player Finishes
- Brooks Koepka: Competing in his first PGA Tour event since leaving LIV Golf, Koepka made the cut at 3 under par. He shot rounds of 73 and 68. He finished in a tie for 56th position at 4 under par.
- Joel Dahmen: After entering the tournament as an alternate, Dahmen finished in a tie for 7th place at 14 under par.
- Tony Finau: Recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 16th hole in the first round. He finished in a tie for 11th place at 12 under par.
- Xander Schauffele: Missed the cut, ending a streak of 72 consecutive made cuts, the longest active streak on the PGA Tour at the time.
Players who Missed the Cut
Notable players who did not advance to the weekend included Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Gary Woodland, Will Zalatoris, JJ Spaun, Max Homa, and Ludvig Aberg.
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Morikawa Wins by One Stroke
Final Result
Collin Morikawa won the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing at 22 under par. He made a birdie on the 72nd hole to defeat Min Woo Lee (Australia) and Sepp Straka (Austria), who finished tied for second at 21 under par. This is Morikawa's first PGA Tour victory since the 2023 Zozo Championship and his seventh career PGA Tour title.
Tournament Progression
- Final Round: Akshay Bhatia entered the final day as the 54-hole leader with a two-stroke advantage. Scottie Scheffler moved into contention by playing his first seven holes in 7 under, while Jacob Bridgeman took the solo lead after four birdies on his first six holes. Morikawa made birdies on holes 7 and 8. Sam Burns briefly held the lead on the back nine.
- Decisive Moments: Morikawa made a 30-foot birdie on hole 15 and another birdie on hole 16, taking a two-shot lead. After Min Woo Lee birdied his final two holes, Morikawa bogeyed the par-3 17th, tying the lead. Morikawa then birdied the 18th hole after a 20-minute delay to win.
Notable Player Performances
- Scottie Scheffler: Started the final round eight strokes behind the leader but shot a 63, including three eagles (one on the 18th hole), to finish tied for fourth at 20 under par. He has maintained a streak of 17 top-10 finishes.
- Akshay Bhatia: Played his first seven holes in the final round over par, losing the lead. He finished tied for sixth at 19 under par.
- Rory McIlroy: Shot a bogey-free 64 in the final round. He finished tied for 13th after making three double bogeys and one triple bogey earlier in the week.
Travelers Championship: Scheffler and Hovland to Playoff
Final Result
Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland finished 72 holes at 21 under par, tied for the lead. The playoff will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. ET on the par-4 18th hole at TPC River Highlands until a winner is determined. Collin Morikawa finished third at 20 under par after shooting a 61 in the final round.
Tournament Progression
- Front Nine: Hovland entered the final round as the leader. Scheffler birdied the first hole to tie. The lead changed multiple times on the front nine.
- Back Nine: Scheffler took a two-stroke lead after the 10th hole. An 83-minute weather delay occurred. After play resumed, Hovland birdied holes 14 and 15 to tie the lead.
- Final Hole: Both players had birdie putts on the 18th hole but missed. Scheffler made an 8.5-foot par putt to force a playoff.
Other Notable Performances
- Wyndham Clark: Tied for fifth at 18 under par, leading the field in strokes gained putting.
- Jordan Spieth: Finished tied for 66th at even par.