Rose Reigns Supreme at Torrey; Si Woo Kim and Hisatsune Shine for Internationals

LA JOLLA, Calif. — Justin Rose (-23) turned the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open into a coronation, cruising to a seven-shot victory and breaking the tournament scoring record. But looking past the Englishman's dominance, the leaderboard offered a thrilling glimpse into the future of the International Presidents Cup team.

Si Woo Kim's "Desert-to-Coast" Form

Validation. That is the word for Si Woo Kim's performance this week. Fresh off a T6 finish at The American Express, Kim arrived at Torrey Pines—a beast of a course that demands totally different questions of a player—and delivered an even better result.

Finishing T2 at 16-under par, Kim was the picture of consistency. His ball-striking in the windy conditions on the South Course was elite, and he looked every bit the veteran leader Captain Ogilvy needs him to be. With back-to-back top-10s to start the West Coast swing, Kim is arguably the most in-form International player on the planet right now.

Ryo Hisatsune: The Arrival

If Si Woo Kim was the known commodity, Ryo Hisatsune was the revelation. The young Japanese star stood toe-to-toe with the world's best on one of the Tour's hardest tracks, matching Kim at 16-under (T2).

Hisatsune has been on the radar of deep-dive scouts for months, but a runner-up finish at Torrey Pines changes the conversation from "prospect" to "contender." His fearless iron play into Torrey's firm greens suggests a game that travels well—a critical trait for Medinah.

Matsuyama Lacks Sunday Spark

Hideki Matsuyama put himself in position for a charge but couldn't find the necessary putts on Sunday, finishing a respectable T11 at 12-under. While not the win he wanted, it continues a trend of solid, cut-making golf that keeps him firmly in the team's engine room.

Summary

The West Coast swing is often a separator. This week, Si Woo Kim and Ryo Hisatsune separated themselves from the pack, proving that the International Team has both the veteran stability and the youthful firepower needed for 2026.