Justin Rose wins FedEx St. Jude in Memphis playoff over Spaun

Justin Rose edged JJ Spaun in a dramatic playoff to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, capitalizing on a late surge that carried him past a trio of contenders, including Tommy Fleetwood, who led much of the final round but finished one shot back. Rose claimed his 12th PGA Tour title, the first since 2023, in a competition that stretched to a third playoff hole and reinforced the veteran’s status as a clutch closer in big events. Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour victory in his 162nd start, ended tied for third and provided a steady reminder of the persistent near-misses that have followed him this season.

The final round unfolded with Fleetwood holding a one-shot lead as the afternoon progressed. He produced a string of steadfast golf, including key moments on the back nine, but a late bogey at the penultimate hole opened the door for Rose and Spaun. Rose closed with a burst of birdies—four in five holes beginning at the 14th—to seize a share of the lead and force a playoff with Spaun as the day drew to a close. Spaun, who had earlier stretched a lead and achieved his own late momentum, also birdied the 17th to join Rose in a playoff that would decide the winner.