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Justin Rose Claims FedEx St. Jude Title After Thrilling Three-Hole Playoff

Four straight back-nine birdies allowed Rose to outlast J.J. Spaun in sudden death, leaving him $3.6 million richer after the opening FedEx Cup playoff event.

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: Justin Rose of England reacts after making a birdie on the 18th hole during a playoff against J.J. Spaun during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 10, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose of Team Great Britain & Ireland walk off the 18th green after winning their match during the foursomes matches on day two of the Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort on January 11, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Overview

  • Justin Rose rallied with four consecutive birdies on holes 14 through 17 to force a three-hole sudden-death playoff and sealed victory with a birdie on the third extra hole for his 12th PGA Tour win.
  • The win earned Rose the $3.6 million first prize from the $20 million purse and awarded him 2,000 FedEx Cup points, vaulting him into the top five of the standings.
  • J.J. Spaun carded a final-round 65, making clutch birdie putts on the 17th and the second playoff hole before missing an 11-foot birdie attempt on the decisive third extra hole.
  • Overnight leader Tommy Fleetwood bogeyed the 17th and saw his drive find a bunker at the 18th, falling into a tie for third at 15-under after leading by one shot into Sunday.
  • All 70 qualifiers in the no-cut format completed four rounds, and the top 50 players—including Rose, Spaun, Scottie Scheffler and Fleetwood—advance to next week’s BMW Championship in Maryland.