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Farmers Insurance Open Power Rankings: Top ten at Torrey Pines

By Mike Randleman

SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 29: Francesco Molinari of Italy plays his shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South on January 29, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 29: Francesco Molinari of Italy plays his shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South on January 29, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CA – JANUARY 29: Justin Rose of England plays his shot from the tenth tee during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South on January 29, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

The way Justin Rose has been chugging along, tying for 22nd as he did at last week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the European Tour was a blemish on his resume.

The Englishman has played as well as anyone in the world since the FedEx Cup Playoffs last fall. Starting with a come-from-behind victory at the WGC HSBC-Champions (HSBC’s got to be the current record holder for most golf tournaments sponsored) in September, Rose has won three of his last seven starts.

Rose piled up top-40 finishes in past starts at Torrey Pines until really breaking through in 2017 to get into title contention and finish T4.

The 12-hour time zone from Abu Dhabi to California could be worrisome, but Rose is the epitome of a global player. Plus, gaining 12 hours sure beats losing them.

Plus, a fantastic ball striker like Rose (ninth in strokes gained tee-to-green in 2016-17) should always have a chance at this event.

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