Sahith Theegala’s performance dipped as he carded a 1-over 73 in the third round at Torrey Pines, moving him from tied-sixth to tied-20th at the Farmers Insurance Open. Despite starting strong with rounds of 66 and 69, Theegala now stands at 8-under with one round left, struggling to keep up with the leaders on the challenging South Course.
Justin Rose maintained a dominant lead, widening the gap to six strokes over the field by shooting a steady 4-under 68 in the third round. With a total of 21-under 195, Rose set a new 54-hole tournament record, surpassing his own previous mark and matching notable past achievements by other golfers.
Joel Dahmen climbed to second place at 15-under after a solid 4-under 68 round. Playing on conditional status, Dahmen capitalized on the opportunity presented by the expanded field at the Farmers Insurance Open to gain crucial points and early-season momentum.
Akshay Bhatia missed the cut with scores of 76 and 69, while Sudarshan Yellamaraju, an Indo-Canadian player, sits tied-45th after carding a 71 following rounds of 74 and 67. Brooks Koepka faced putting woes during his return to the PGA TOUR, missing several short putts and finishing with a 73 after a frustrating day on the greens.
