Rose wins FedEx Cup in playoff

Justin Rose clinched the FedEx Cup at the FedEx St Jude Championship after a late surge and a playoff victory over JJ Spaun.

Justin Rose seals FedEx Cup win after dramatic playoff

In Memphis, Tennessee, Justin Rose, age 45, became the oldest European to win on the PGA Tour in the modern era after a dramatic finish. A bogey on the 12th left him two behind, but four birdies from the 14th pulled him to the top. He missed a 13-foot birdie attempt at the last to win outright, then matched Spaun in a playoff that went to three holes. Rose answered Spaun’s long birdie with two clutch birdies, including a 14-foot putt that decided the contest. Rose called it an amazing last 90 minutes and said he enjoyed the moment, adding that when he brings his best he can compete with the world’s best.

The win highlights how experience can shape big moments in a sport that often rewards late bursts. Rose’s late surge shows the pressure of a season finale can be a test of calm and precision as much as raw power. It also adds a notable chapter to his career and could influence his standing in future team events while boosting Memphis as a memory for fans. The FedEx Cup format creates a different kind of drama by turning several weeks into one prize, underscoring the importance of consistency across a season.

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Memphis will remember this night as a turning point for a veteran who keeps proving age is just a number.