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Rose Wins St Jude Championship
Justin Rose edges J.J. Spaun in three playoff holes to win the 2025 St Jude Championship and take the first FedEx Cup Playoffs event.
Rose outlasted Spaun in a three-hole playoff to claim the first leg of the 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs at the St Jude Championship.
Justin Rose Triumphs at St Jude Championship After Dramatic Playoff
Justin Rose surged to the top in Memphis, finishing 16 under after a late burst that included four straight birdies from the 14th to the 17th hole. He then beat J.J. Spaun with a clutch birdie from inside 12 feet on the third playoff hole to win the St Jude Championship. Spaun had closed strong with a 65 and forced the extension by matching Rose’s clubhouse lead. Fleetwood, who began the final round one stroke clear, faltered late and finished among the contenders, while Scottie Scheffler and others watched the drama unfold as the postseason kicked off.
Rose had fallen three strokes behind Fleetwood in the middle of the back nine but made a decisive run with a series of long birdie putts and a timely birdie on the 14th that shifted momentum. The final playoff was extended beyond an hour past its expected conclusion as both players kept trading birdies, culminating in Rose delivering a late read and a confident finish. At 45, he became the oldest winner on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson in 2021 and moved into the Tour Championship mix for the first time since 2019, a sign of a career resurgence in 2025.
Key Takeaways
"I've always known I've had that."
Rose on his belief in his clutch abilities during the late round surge.
"When it matters, I've still got it."
Postround reflection on performing under pressure in the playoff.
"I feel nervous at times. But I know, when it matters, I've still got it."
Rose comments on nerves and staying composed in big moments.
"I just didn't quite do enough."
Fleetwood on his late-round finish that cost him a win.
The win is less a single surprise than a statement about longevity and delivery under pressure. Rose arrived in Memphis with doubt about his ability to win at the highest level again, and he left with a reminder that experience can outlast sheer form in the playoffs. The event also highlights the emotional arc of the FedEx Cup chase: one bold run and a three-hole playoff can reset a postseason narrative, especially when a veteran finds rhythm at the moment the format rewards consistency and nerve. Spaun’s breakthrough season remains intact, showing depth in a crowded leaderboard, while Fleetwood’s setback underscores how the margin between triumph and disappointment in golf can hinge on a single moment or a single misstep late in the round.
Highlights
- Nerves sharpen the focus when it matters.
- Patience pays off on the last green.
- Playoff drama lives in the margins.
- The game rewards those who stay the course.
Postseason pressure and public reaction
The playoff chase heightens scrutiny of scheduling, pacing, and player psychology. Dramatic finishes can influence public perception and sponsor interest, especially when veterans contend with younger talents.
The road to Atlanta will test every contender once more as the FedEx Cup heats up.
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