On this February 1st, 2026 episode, we break down Justin Rose’s commanding Saturday at the Farmers Insurance Open, Joel Dahmen’s chase, and the absolute chaos of Brooks Koepka's round on the South Course.

• Justin Rose is turning back the clock at Torrey Pines, sitting at 21-under with a massive six-shot lead. We analyze his strategy of "respectful aggression" and why coach Mark Blackburn believes this is Rose's best swing since 2022.
• He is chasing his 13th career title at the age of 45.
• Rose had to mentally reset after seeing "NC NC NC" on the leaderboard, forcing himself to keep the pedal down rather than coast.

• Joel Dahmen sits solo second at 15-under, riding the momentum of a three-eagle Friday and a solid Saturday 68. Meanwhile, we dissect the "Brooks Koepka experience"—from hitting a recovery shot off a concrete cart path to losing 3.5 strokes on the Poa annua greens.
• Johnson Wagner failed to recreate the cart path shot, but Brooks claims he’s "fallen back in love with the game."
• Despite the scorecard volatility, Koepka shared a viral moment with his son, Crew.

• Sahith Theegala celebrates his 100th made cut with custom family t-shirts, while Stephan Jaeger made a rare mid-tournament switch to a cross-handed grip to shoot the low round of the day (65).
• Scottie Scheffler officially holds the longest active cut streak record (65) following Xander Schauffele's exit.

Chris Gotterup’s near-albatross on 13 • Seamus Power falls to 74 • Ryo Hisatsune & Si Woo Kim lurking at T3

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We break down the first two rounds of the Farmers Insurance Open, featuring Justin Rose’s vintage dominance and a bizarre broadcast controversy surrounding Brooks Koepka’s resume.

• Justin Rose turns back the clock at Torrey Pines, firing a 62 on the North and 65 on the South to reach a staggering 17-under par. He holds a four-shot lead over a resurgent Seamus Power, who has finally solved a two-year back injury.
• Rose went 29 holes without a bogey, noting his "process is fantastic" despite a late bunker slip-up.
• Joel Dahmen provided the statistical absurdity of the week, carding three eagles during his second round on the North Course.

• The commentary booth sparked outrage by claiming Brooks Koepka has been "away from the game" for three years, seemingly ignoring his major championship and LIV victories. Koepka scraped by to make the cut on the number (-3).
• Amidst the noise, Koepka offered a candid soundbite about simply wanting to be "loved by the fans."
• Rumors swirl regarding Patrick Reed eyeing a PGA Tour return in September, while Justin Lower battles for his card with his wife 34 weeks pregnant with twins.

Woodland’s slam dunk hole-out • Rookie DQ’d for green reading materials • Lanto’s "Koepka Rule" joke

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We break down the start of the "Reverse Exodus" as Brooks Koepka calls Tiger for advice before his PGA Tour return and Patrick Reed leaves the Four Aces to chase the grind.

Brooks Koepka officially returned to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open, shooting a 1-over 73. Despite the "Homecoming" hype video, he admitted to feeling "sheepish" and revealed he bypassed Tour leadership to seek advice directly from Tiger Woods.

• Quote: Koepka on calling Tiger: "He’s someone I’ve relied on in the past."
• The Ripple Effect: Koepka’s return expanded the field size, luckily allowing Lanto Griffin a spot in the tournament.

Patrick Reed has officially left the Four Aces, citing a desire to return to the "grind and the dogfight" while currently playing in Bahrain. Elsewhere, reports surface of LIV Golf facing a $500 million loss on international events alongside rumors of a massive extension for Bryson DeChambeau.

• The Motivation: Reed cited a heartbreaking moment with his daughter regarding travel as a key reason for the shift.
• The Rumor Mill: Whispers suggest Bryson is looking at a $500-$700 million extension offer.

Justin Lower fired a 63 to take the lead at the Farmers Insurance Open amidst the chaos of "dual defending champions" Harris English and Ludvig Aberg. We contrast the superstars' welcome back with the indefinite suspension of Wesley Bryan for his "The Duels" YouTube event.

• Life Event: Leader Justin Lower is currently expecting twins.
• The Conflict: Bryan expressed frustration that the Tour flatly denied his request for a meeting regarding the suspension.

LIV’s quiet Rolex partnership • Nicolas Colsaerts joins the booth • Jason Day & Max Greyserman in the mix

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