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Rory McIlroy Wins Second Players Championship in Dramatic Playoff

McIlroy defeated J.J. Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff, overcoming a late challenge and securing his 28th PGA Tour title on St. Patrick's Day.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves to the crowd on the 18th green during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 16, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot on the 3rd during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 16, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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Overview

  • Rory McIlroy claimed his second Players Championship title, defeating J.J. Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff at TPC Sawgrass.
  • The playoff was decided on holes 16, 17, and 18, with McIlroy taking an early lead and Spaun's triple bogey on the 17th sealing the result.
  • McIlroy's victory came after a weather-delayed final round where he overcame a four-shot deficit but lost a three-shot lead late in regulation.
  • This win makes McIlroy one of only eight players to win the Players Championship multiple times and marks his first season with two PGA Tour victories before the Masters.
  • J.J. Spaun's runner-up finish earned him $2.725 million and secured his spot in the Masters, elevating him to 25th in the world rankings.