On a hot Sunday at TPC Southwind, the FedEx St. Jude Championship gave golf lovers what they wanted: exciting moments, impressive birdies, and a playoff to finish. In the end, Justin Rose outplayed everyone and got his first PGA TOUR victory since 2019, beating J. J. Spaun in a nail-biting three-hole match.

Rose’s Big Finish

Rose started the day one shot behind Tommy Fleetwood but played consistently for most of the round before he really picked up the pace at the end. He made birdies on the 14th, 15th, and 17th holes, tying him for the lead at 16-under. When Spaun finished with the same score after 72 holes, they went into a sudden death playoff. After both players made par and birdies in the first two extra holes, Rose made a crucial putt on the third hole to win, raising his arms in a quiet celebration.

Spaun Pulls it back

Under a lot of pressure, Spaun stayed calm and made birdies on two of his last three regulation holes to secure his spot in the playoff. He kept up with Rose shot after shot until his shot on the third extra hole went a little off course, giving Rose the edge. Even though he didn’t win, Spaun leaves Memphis feeling confident as he looks forward to the next playoff event.

Fleetwood’s struggles

Fleetwood started the day on top but couldn’t find the same energy that helped him in the first three rounds. A struggling putter and careful play in the last holes left him at 15-under, tied for third with Scottie Scheffler. This was another near miss for the English golfer, who is still aiming for his first win on the PGA TOUR.

Final Leaderboard

1. Justin Rose – 16-under (Won on 3rd playoff hole)

2. J. J. Spaun – 16-under
T3. Tommy Fleetwood – 15-under
T3. Scottie Scheffler – 15-under

With his win, Rose moves up significantly in the FedEx Cup rankings, putting him in a good position for the BMW Championship. Spaun is at his best just in time, while Fleetwood will need to regroup and find a way to turn his solid performance into a victory next time.