Tom Krasovic: Justin Rose, Torrey Pines both thrill spectators at sun-splashed Farmers Insurance Open

The twin gifts of peak-beauty Torrey Pines Golf Course and ideal San Diego weather added needed zip to an annual PGA event here the past four days. Justin Rose was simply too good for anyone else in the Farmers Insurance Open. Imitating Secretariat as well as a golfer can on the PGA Tour, the 45-year-old Englishman went wire to wire en route to a 23 under par and a 72-hole record for a tournament that began in 1952 Fortunately for visitors and telecast viewers, Rose’s dominance didn’t make for a four-day snoozefest. Being alive in a coastal paradise went a long way toward rewarding everyone present, and cameras provided a worldwide TV...