Justin Rose Wins St Jude Championship in Playoff Over J.J. Spaun

Justin Rose won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in a dramatic playoff against J.J. Spaun, securing his 12th US tour title and first since 2023. Rose rallied with six birdies over his last eight holes, including four consecutive birdies on the back nine, to force the playoff and then birdied the third sudden-death hole to claim victory. Spaun, the reigning US Open champion, finished strong with back-to-back birdies late in regulation and a 30-foot birdie putt in the playoff, earning his first Ryder Cup spot despite the loss. Tommy Fleetwood, who led by two shots with three holes to play, faltered down the stretch with a bogey and finished tied for third alongside Scottie Scheffler. Rose’s win not only earned him a $3.6 million prize but also 2,000 FedEx Cup points, positioning him strongly for the upcoming BMW Championship and Ryder Cup. The competition highlighted Fleetwood’s continued struggles on the PGA Tour despite his success overseas, while Rose demonstrated his veteran poise and clutch performance under pressure.