Justin Rose beats JJ Spaun in playoff at St. Jude Championship

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Justin Rose of England defeated reigning U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun in a sudden-death playoff on the St. Jude Championship to kick off the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

To be able to get to the playoff, Rose birdied 4 of his closing 5 holes - he additionally birdied two of the three playoff holes.

After Rose birdied for the second time within the playoff, he celebrated with an emphatic fist pump. Spaun's seven-footer slid by the left edge, giving Rose the victory.

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Justin Rose reacts after making a putt throughout a playoff in opposition to JJ Spaun that may finally seal his victory on the 18th gap through the closing spherical of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn., on August 10, 2025. (Chris Day/The Industrial Enchantment / USA TODAY NETWORK by way of Imagn Pictures)

The leaderboard had been stacked - Tommy Fleetwood held a share of the lead late, alongside wih Scottie Scheffler, however Fleetwood bogeyed 17 to overlook the playoff by a stroke. Scheffler, too, completed tied for third at -15.

Chants of "USA" rang via the Memphis crowd at TPC Southwind, as each golfers are actually headed to Bethpage Black subsequent month, clinching automated bids. It is going to be Spaun's first Ryder Cup, whereas Rose shall be in his seventh out of the final eight occasions.

Justin Rose poses with the winner's trophy through the closing spherical of the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf. (Steve Roberts-Imagn Pictures)

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"An incredible final 90 minutes," Rose stated. "I performed unbelievable golf down the stretch. Once I carry my finest, I do know I’m ok to play and to compete, and to now win in opposition to the very best gamers on the planet. Very gratifying day for me."

Spaun confirmed loads of moxie on his personal. He made a 20-foot birdie putt on the seventeenth gap to drag right into a share of the lead and closed with a 65. He additionally made a 30-foot birdie putt on the second additional gap with Rose in tight.

"I hung in there the very best I may, and he beat me to the opening first. Simply wasn’t meant to be," stated Spaun, who locked up a spot in his first Ryder Cup.

Justin Rose shakes arms with JJ Spaun after Rose defeated Spaun after three playoffs on the 18th gap through the closing spherical of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn., on August 10, 2025. (Chris Day/The Industrial Enchantment / USA TODAY NETWORK by way of Imagn Pictures)

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The BMW Championship subsequent week now options the top-50 within the FedEx Cup standings (Spaun and Rose rank third and fourth, respectively, behind Scheffler and Rory McIlroy).