Welcome back to another edition of the Sunday Swing presented by 2nd Swing Golf. This week, the world’s best competed at a PGA Tour staple: the Farmers Insurance Open from Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA.

The golf world witnessed a historic performance from 45-year-old veteran Justin Rose. The Englishman opened with a course record-tying round of 10-under 62 on the North Course Thursday afternoon to surge atop the leaderboard. Then. on the far more difficult South Course, he backed it up with a 7-under 65 for a new 36-hole tournament scoring record of 17-under par.

For anyone else to even have a chance on Sunday, they would need Rose to stumble on Saturday -- he did not. After posting another sub-70 round of 68 in the third round, Rose found himself comfortably in the lead by six shots entering the final round. This also set a tournament record for largest 54-hole lead.

Sticking to his game plan, Rose stayed aggressive on Sunday and posted a bogey-free 3-under front nine, extending his already wide margin. From this point on it was basically just a nice afternoon stroll to the clubhouse, where Rose would card a final round 70, claiming his 13th PGA Tour title and second in the past year. He also set a new tournament scoring record of 23-under par, breaking the previous record of 22-under-par set back in 1987 by George Burns.

Justin Rose's Winning WITB

Justin Rose is a notorious club tinkerer and his first winning WITB features some key changes to what he played throughout 2025. As an equipment free agent, Rose plays a variety of brands, including a very unique iron set and a fairway wood released seven years ago. 

All WITB information is courtesy of GolfWRX.

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees)

Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX

Off the tee Rose is sporting a Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max with a Diamana WB 63 TX shaft (9 degree). He averaged nearly 309 yards off the tee at Torrey Pines, which was 35th in terms of average driving distance. He hit more than 57 percent of fairways which was tied for 24th best, and that combination helped him finish 21st in Strokes Gained off the Tee for the week.

Rose leans on the Triple Diamond Max for a driver that controls his start line without over‑correcting his natural fade. The head shape encourages a left‑starting, stable flight, and the Diamana WB profile gives him a firmer, more controlled feel through transition.

Fitting Insights

This driver configuration shows how elite players prioritize miss‑pattern management over pure distance. Rose’s choice of a neutral‑open head combined with a low‑torque, handle‑stiff shaft provides him a predictable face angle through impact, helping him swing confidently toward his preferred window while removing any fear of a high‑right ball.  

Fairway Woods: TaylorMade M6 (15 degrees), TaylorMade Qi4D (21 degrees)

Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 80 TX

Rose’s fairway setup blends the familiar with the modern. The TaylorMade M6 stays in the bag because it gives him a look and launch he trusts off the tee, while the Qi4D 7‑wood provides reliable height and a steep landing angle for long‑approach control. The pairing is less about matching aesthetics and more about creating unique trajectories with specific purposes.

Fitting Insights 

This wood configuration highlights how gapping should be based on ball flight rather than yardage alone. The M6 acts as a controllable tee option with a flatter, more penetrating flight, while the Qi4D 7‑wood becomes a high‑launching, soft‑landing tool for attacking par‑5s or holding firm greens. Sometimes, there is only so much a fitter can do when comparing new vs old equipment. Rose has played the M6 for a long time and if it is that good, there is no point to changing it because (i will say it again) if it ain’t broke, don't fix it.  

Irons: Miura TC-202 (4, 5), Miura MC-502 (6-PW)

Shafts: KBS C-Taper 125 S+

The strongest aspect of Rose's game this week was his iron play. He finished the week No. 2 in strokes gained: approach and hit 82% of greens in regulation, which is an elite number at a traditionally difficult setup like Torrey Pines.

Rose’s iron combination is a deliberate blend of launch assistance and scoring precision. The TC‑502 long irons give him a touch of forgiveness and a slightly higher launch when he needs to hit long‑carry, soft‑landing shots. As the set transitions into the MC‑502, the profile becomes more compact and workable, allowing Rose to shape shots, control trajectory, and dial in his exact spin requirements.

Fitting Insights

Rose’s split set demonstrates the value of optimizing windows throughout the bag. The TC‑502 models help maintain ball speed and a playable apex in longer irons, while the MC‑502 heads offer the crisp leading edge and consistent spin that elite players demand in shorter irons. Pairing both with C‑Taper shafts lets him maintain a flatter, wind‑resistant flight without sacrificing feel.

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-08F, 56-10S), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (60-K)

Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Rose’s wedge setup covers every scenario. The 52° F‑grind provides predictable turf interaction for full swings. The 56° S‑grind offers versatility for square‑face or slightly open shots. The 60K, with its wide, forgiving sole, becomes his go‑to option in soft sand, deep rough, or awkward lies.

Fitting Insights

This wedge matrix is a perfect example of matching sole width and bounce to playing style and course conditions. Rose uses narrower‑soled wedges for controlled entry on firm turf, while the wide‑soled 60K provides insurance on shots requiring a different release pattern. The sand at Torrey is known for being soft so giving himself a bigger sole is going to help not dig too much. Typically, if we have golfers who play in softer sand conditions, we will suggest playing a higher bounce wedge or in Rose’s case a wider sole grind with low bounce as it will help them not let the club dig.

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom T-5 Tour Prototype

Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Claw 1.0

Rose was also stellar on the greens this week, gaining 3.5 strokes on the field with the flatstick. While Rose has tinkered plenty the past few years with his putter, he is currently rolling a Scotty Cameron Phantom T-5 Tour Prototype that helped him lead the field in fewest putts per green in regulation. 

Rose’s putting resurgence is built around stability and simplicity. The Phantom T‑5 offers alignment help and resistance to unwanted rotation, while the claw grip keeps his left wrist quiet and his face angle stable. Together they create a repeatable setup that complements his natural arc.

Fitting Insights

This putter configuration shows how choosing the right head shape and alignment piece can make huge differences in your game. The claw grip can solve face‑control issues without altering a player’s stroke as it will help you to release the putter with the right hand. This is something you should look at it if you are someone who tends to miss right as the face is not releasing enough in your stroke usually.  

Nelly Korda's Unusual Victory at LPGA Opener

Nelly Korda snapped a 14-month winless streak at the 2026 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in an unusual, weather-shortened finish. After a severe cold front brought sub-freezing temperatures and high winds to Orlando, LPGA officials made the rare decision to cancel the final round. As a result, Korda was declared the winner based on her 54-hole lead without having to tee off on Sunday.

The win was anchored by Korda’s spectacular third-round 64, which was nine strokes better than the field average and included a hole-out eagle. This performance gave her a three-shot cushion over Amy Yang and marked her 16th career LPGA title.

Nelly Korda's Winning WITB

Nelly Korda is a TaylorMade staffer and plays Taylormade clubs nearly exclusively throughout her bag. While she's playing a nearly identical setup to 2025, Korda has made a couple major changes at both the top of her bag and at the bottom.

All WITB information is courtesy of GolfWRX.

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D

Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD FI 6 S

Nelly Korda had previously played the Qi10 Max model, mostly due to its draw bias, but with the all-new TaylorMade Qi4D lineup, Korda has moved into the Qi4D core model but with some tweaks to her liking. With the four adjustable weight ports in Qi4D, Korda has added heavier weight into the heel port, and then plays her Qi4D in the upright setting and lofted up a touch to give her the draw bias she's looking for without sacrificing distance or spin.

3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (15 degrees, 21 degrees)

Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 7 S (15), Fujikura Ventus Black 7 S (21)

Hybrid: PING G425 (26 degrees @25)

Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5), TaylorMade P7CB (6-PW)

Shafts: AeroTech SteelFiber i80 cw

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-SB09) TaylorMade Proto (54-HB13), Titleist Vokey Design Prototype (58-T)

Shafts: AeroTech SteelFiber i95 cw

Putter: TaylorMade TP Reserve B31 NK Proto

Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 1.0

Another change in Korda's bag from her 2025 setup, or at least what she played for most of 2025, comes with the flat stick, as Nelly switched from a TaylorMade Spider Tour X into a TaylorMade TP Reserve B31 NK Proto. She had played blade putters prior to gaming a Spider, and after a challenging year on the greens, resorted back to a blade and the early returns are promising. She averaged 29 putts a round at the Hilton Grand Vactaions, but was even better in her sensational third round, needing just 25 putts en route to her 8-under 64.