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Justin Rose Prevails in Sudden-Death Playoff at St. Jude Championship

Snapping a two-year Tour drought with a final-hole birdie, Rose also locked in his Ryder Cup berth.

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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 rallied from three shots behind by birdieing four of his last five holes to shoot a closing 67 and force a three-hole playoff against J.J. Spaun.
  • He secured victory with a 10-foot birdie on the third extra hole after matching Spaun’s birdies on the first two sudden-death holes.
  • At 45, Rose claimed his 12th U.S. Tour title and ended a winless stretch since February 2023, vaulting back into the world’s top 10.
  • Overnight leader Tommy Fleetwood bogeyed the 17th hole and settled for a tie for third at 15-under alongside Scottie Scheffler, extending his PGA Tour victory drought.
  • Rose’s win confirms his spot on Europe’s Ryder Cup team and, along with the field’s top 50 in FedEx Cup points, advances him to next week’s BMW Championship at Caves Valley.