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Rory McIlroy Wins Second Players Championship in Monday Playoff

McIlroy defeated J.J. Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff after a weather-delayed final round at TPC Sawgrass.

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 victory in the 2025 Players Championship, marking his second win at the tournament and his second PGA Tour title this season.
  • The final round on Sunday was delayed for four hours due to storms, with McIlroy and Spaun tying at 12-under par after regulation play.
  • The playoff, held Monday morning, saw McIlroy take an early lead with a birdie on the par-5 16th hole.
  • J.J. Spaun's chances ended on the par-3 17th when his tee shot went into the water, resulting in a triple bogey.
  • McIlroy's victory positions him strongly heading into the Masters, where he aims to complete the career grand slam.