In this episode, we recap a historic week at Torrey Pines, highlighted by

Justin Rose’s dominant, wire-to-wire performance at the Farmers Insurance Open and what it means for the broader PGA TOUR landscape. We discuss why runaway wins are so rare at elite venues, how Rose separated himself under pressure, and where his career now stands among the great English players.

We also review what went right and wrong at Torrey Pines from a performance standpoint, breaking down key takeaways from players who impressed, players who disappointed, and what we learned heading into Scottsdale.

From there, we shift our focus to TPC Scottsdale, digging into:

• Why the WM Phoenix Open is such a unique test

• Course fit, scoring expectations, and what tends to matter most statistically

• Early-season form trends across the top of the odds board

• Veterans vs rising talent on a course that rewards confidence and momentum

We also touch on bigger-picture topics, including:

• The evolving atmosphere and crowd management at the WM

• Brooks Koepka’s place in the field and how to evaluate his game right now

• Mailbag questions

As always, we’ll be back at the halfway point with updates, adjustments, and live reads on how the tournament is shaping up.

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