Justin Rose delivered one of the most dominant performances we’ve seen at Torrey Pines — shooting a staggering 23-under par on a course built to host major championships. But that was only the starting point of a much bigger conversation.Trey Wingo is joined by former PGA Tour player and analyst Brendon de Jonge to break down why Rose’s win matters, how rare it is to see a 45-year-old golfer playing this efficiently, and what it says about longevity, preparation, and course management at the elite level.De Jonge explains that Torrey Pines doesn’t give away scores — which makes Rose’s performance stand out immediately to anyone who has played it. From driving accuracy to putting to decision-making, this was one of those weeks where everything aligned, something even elite players experience only a handful of times in their careers.From there, the discussion widens to Rose’s full career arc — from teenage prodigy, to early struggles, to major champion, Ryder Cup pillar, and now a late-career resurgence fueled by fitness, recovery, and experience. Trey and Brendon debate whether Rose has already done enough to be considered a Hall of Famer and what still might separate him from that final tier.The episode also tackles the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour, both competitively and culturally. De Jonge breaks down why Brooks’ week at Torrey Pines was a success regardless of finish, how his peers received him, and why the competitive environment on the PGA Tour still matters deeply to elite players. The conversation naturally expands into the shifting balance of power between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, including contract realities, competitive motivation, and what recent comments from players like Koepka, Patrick Reed, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm may be signaling.Trey and Brendon also zoom out on the future structure of the PGA Tour, discussing condensed schedules, field sizes, major placement, and how the Tour may evolve beginning in 2027 — including the tension between protecting elite events while preserving the developmental pipeline that has defined the Tour for decades.To close, the conversation takes a turn toward golf beyond the U.S., as de Jonge shares insights on playing golf in Africa, highlighting must-play courses across South Africa and Zimbabwe, the unique experience of safari golf, and why the game’s global growth matters.This episode isn’t just about one win — it’s about where the game is, where it’s headed, and who is still shaping it.

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