Joel Dahmen on Justin Rose: “At That Point, It Was Like… OK, You Win.”
Joel Dahmen reacts after a strong 68 and explains why it still felt like Justin Rose was in another gear. Dahmen breaks down Rose’s fearless course management, the confidence off the tee, and the shot that made everyone go “OK, you win” — a towering approach to a back-right pin that “you don’t even hit in a practice round.”
Dahmen also shares a brutally honest (and hilarious) outlook on Sunday:
“My only hope is if he doesn’t set his alarm.”
In this interview:
Dahmen’s key moments: birdie on 16, wedge on 18, and a tough divot bogey
What Rose is doing so well: driver confidence + pin hunting + instant bounce-back
Why it’s so hard to chase on Torrey’s South Course
The mindset that keeps Dahmen grounded: “It’s just golf.”
What he needs on Sunday to apply pressure early
Drop a comment: Was Rose’s shot on 7 the tournament’s “that’s game” moment?
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What a nice bloke.
Way to Joel keep it up
Go Huskies
Go Seahawks
Joel is a breath of fresh air! I love the realness!
Joel is the man.
Going into the final round in the final group without a tour card on a sponsors exemption. Hes making the best of his opportunities to try to get into the top 100 owgr.
this guy is incredibly self depricating… he hits some amazing shots.. think #16 was incredible.
Is this a Justin or Joel interview lol
Joel Joel Joel!!! Viva La Joel
Great bloke! go keep that card!!!
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I’ve been a fan of Dahmen for quite a while. Just love that “regular guy” persona. He and his decade long caddie (and closest friend) Geno amicably parted ways towards the end of last season.
Joel has to do what he has done since entering the Tour. GRIND. Which is exponentially more important in 2026 since he lost his card.
Looking good going into Sunday. Keep doing what you do, Joel.
Cool dude. I like how he seems like a regular guy. I would like to see him win.
A sportsman with a personality? Who doesn’t take himself too seriously.Surely he should be banned it’s just not acceptable in this day and age 😊
Joel is so humble which is so nice to hear in these press conferences.
Who does not like Joel!
Love this guy
Two of my favorites players in the final group . Looking forward to the final round ..
Love to see a win for Joel this year ❤
How can you not love Joel dahmen? He really does have a great golf game. But he’s had too much inconsistency over the years. Seems like he’s re-doubled his efforts now that he’s lost his card. Hoping for the best for him and of course Rosey who’s a fabulous golfer and person too.
Hope he doesn’t set his alarm 😂😂😂😂Lu
Hope he gets full status back this year, the tour has and needs great talent up and down the board. Last guy in the field should always be able to challenge the guys at the top, IF they put it together that week.
Man this guy is funny- how do you not root for him
This guy must have had a dramatic turnaround in his off-season preparation. Good for him.
Joel Dahman as an analyst of golf. The only reason he sniffs the leaderboard is that the current, crappy state of golf makes 25 out of the 50 best players in the world are ineligible. All these results, including Scottie, need to have an asterisk. It’s time for the commentators to stop being whores and telling us that “PGA Tour players are the best in the world”. BS. This all falls on the players. Their selfishness and greed allowed them to RUIN THE FAN EXPERIENCE. It’s time for the sponsors to reduce purses UNTIL THE PLAYERS GIVE US FULL FIELDS. Dahmen, Henley, Spain, JT, Jordan, Day, Morikawa as superstars. Yeah, right! Has-beens and journeymen.
He's an extremely easy guy to root for
What a great dude
PGA's "Blue Collar Pro!"….If he Rose) doesn't set his alarm…LMAO
JD in a playoff today?! LFG🏆
He must have stopped drinking.
Always liked Joel! Such an even-keeled guy! I’d love to see this be his year!
Go Joel!
Hey PGA Tour, what about Wesley Bryan? What about your hypocrisy?
Go Joel
45 is the sweet spot for professional golf. You're still young enough to have the physical attributes to execute and you also posses 20+ years of wisdom. You don't need 375 yard drives to win…….you need razor sharp ball striking, confidence and course management. Justin is dialed in. Joel nailed it with the comment about having the drive to continue. At 45 you have a life outside of golf.
i love Joel and cheer for him ever since seeing him in the netflix series. i just love genuine people.
LOVE THIS GUY. He speaks real words, honest and humble down, absolutely love it. GO JOEL.
Can't not love this guy – Rose is absolute class but would love to see Joel win one this year
What a great personality for the PGA. So likable and real. Thank you.