In a dramatic finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Justin Rose clinched victory with a birdie on the third playoff hole, edging out J.J. Spaun after both finished at 16-under-par.
The Final Round Turnaround
Rose lit up the back nine with six birdies in his final eight holes, including a thrilling run from holes 14 to 17 that propelled him into the playoff. His precision and composure under intense pressure sealed his first PGA Tour win since early 2023.
Historic Milestone Achieved
At 45 years old, Rose became the oldest European to win a PGA Tour event, cementing his place in history and proving that experience remains a formidable weapon in elite golf.
Spaun’s Breakthrough Season Continues
For J.J. Spaun, the runner-up finish continues a remarkable season that has already seen him capture a U.S. Open title and earn a spot on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Playoff Drama Highlights
The final showdown was tense and electric, marking the third time in four years that the St. Jude Championship was decided in a playoff.
FedEx Cup Ramifications
Rose’s win lifted him to fourth in the FedEx Cup standings, earning a massive 2,000 points. Spaun’s performance moved him up to third, while Scottie Scheffler maintains the top spot heading into the BMW Championship.
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