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Justin Rose Edges J.J. Spaun in Third-Hole Playoff to Win FedEx St. Jude Championship

By closing with four straight birdies from holes 14 through 17, Rose erased a late deficit to climb into the FedEx Cup’s top five, locking up a spot in the BMW Championship.

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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

  • Rose erased a three-shot deficit with four consecutive birdies from holes 14 through 17 to force a sudden-death playoff against J.J. Spaun.
  • He matched Spaun’s birdies on the first two extra holes before draining an 11-foot putt on the third to claim the title at TPC Southwind.
  • The victory earned Rose $3.6 million and 2,000 FedEx Cup points, vaulting him into fourth place and securing berths in both the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship.
  • Overnight leader Tommy Fleetwood bogeyed the 17th to finish one shot shy of the playoff, extending his PGA Tour winless streak to 162 starts.
  • At age 45, Rose claimed his first PGA Tour title since February 2023, providing a timely boost to his Ryder Cup credentials.