Justin Rose produced a brilliant late charge at TPC Southwind to win the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship after a tense three-hole playoff against J.J. Spaun. Both players finished regulation at sixteen under par before Rose sealed victory with a birdie on the third extra hole, claiming his first PGA Tour title in six years and becoming the oldest European winner in PGA Tour history.
How the final round unfolded
Starting the day one shot behind Tommy Fleetwood, Rose played a patient front nine before igniting his round on the back nine. Four birdies in five holes from the 14th to the 17th moved him into a share of the lead with Spaun, who had also finished strongly. On the 18th in regulation, Rose found the fairway and green before two-putting for par to set the clubhouse target, which Spaun matched moments later.
Playoff drama
The playoff returned to the 18th hole, where both players had chances to win early. Rose and Spaun matched scores through the first two extra holes, including birdies on the second. On the third trip down the 18th, Rose split the fairway and sent his approach to within twelve feet. Spaun left his second shot short and was unable to save par, leaving Rose to roll in the winning putt for a memorable victory.
Final leaderboard
| Pos |
Player |
Country |
Score |
| 1 |
Justin Rose |
England |
Sixteen under · Won playoff |
| 2 |
J.J. Spaun |
United States |
Sixteen under · Playoff |
| T3 |
Tommy Fleetwood |
England |
Fifteen under |
| T3 |
Scottie Scheffler |
United States |
Fifteen under |
| 5 |
Cameron Young |
United States |
Eleven under |
| T6 |
Akshay Bhatia |
United States |
Ten under |
UK and Ireland performances
- Justin Rose (England) – Winner after three-hole playoff, now inside the FedExCup top five.
- Tommy Fleetwood (England) – Tied third at fifteen under after leading into Sunday.
- Matt Fitzpatrick (England) – Tied 32nd at four under.
- Robert MacIntyre (Scotland) – Tied 38th at three under.
- Shane Lowry (Ireland) – Tied 59th at three over.
- Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) – Did not play, set to return for the BMW Championship.
Prize money and points
The FedEx St. Jude Championship carried a purse of $20 million, with $3.6 million and 2,000 FedExCup points awarded to Rose for his victory. Spaun earned $2.16 million as runner-up.
What it means
Rose’s victory moves him firmly into contention for the Tour Championship and strengthens his case for Ryder Cup selection. Spaun’s runner-up finish boosts his own Ryder Cup hopes for Team USA, while Fleetwood’s consistency ensures he remains a key figure for Europe despite another near-miss on American soil.
