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Justin Rose turned back the clock in spectacular fashion at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, rallying from a late deficit to defeat J.J. Spaun in a thrilling 3-hole playoff at TPC Southwind. The 45-year-old Englishman fired four consecutive birdies on holes 14-17, then sealed the deal with clutch putting in sudden death to claim his first victory since February 2023.

Rose pocketed $3.6 million and rocketed to fourth in FedEx Cup standings. Scottie Scheffler finished T3 despite playing without regular caddie Ted Scott, who departed Saturday for a family emergency. Tommy Fleetwood led most of the final round before a crucial bogey on 17 opened the door for playoff drama - extending his winless streak to 14 top-3 finishes.

Tommy Fleetwood's quest for his elusive first PGA Tour victory hit another heartbreak - the Englishman led most of the final round before a crucial bogey on 17 opened the door for playoff drama. Scottie Scheffler finished T3 despite an unusual twist - his regular caddie Ted Scott departed Saturday night for a family emergency, forcing the world No. 1 to use PGA Tour chaplain Brad Payne as his substitute. Scheffler's solid performance maintained his commanding FedEx Cup lead heading into this week's elimination event.

The weekend also featured playoff drama at LIV Chicago, where Dean Burmester claimed victory after overcoming early struggles. Rickie Fowler secured a crucial T6 finish at -10, moving to 48th in FedEx Cup standings and earning his spot in next week's BMW Championship plus qualification for all 2026 Signature Events.

RYDER CUP IMPLICATIONS

Sunday's playoff delivered major Ryder Cup implications as both finalists clinched automatic spots for September's battle at Bethpage Black. Spaun secured his first-ever Ryder Cup berth at No. 2 for Team USA, while Rose jumped to No. 2 for Team Europe. Three of six automatic U.S. spots are now filled.

WEEKEND WRAP & WEEK AHEAD

Veteran Magic: At 45, Rose became the oldest PGA Tour winner since Phil Mickelson's 2021 PGA Championship triumph. His four-birdie rally demonstrated the measured aggression that only comes with decades of high-stakes golf.

BMW Elimination Drama: The FedEx Cup playoffs reach crunch time this week at Caves Valley Golf Club, where 50 players battle for 30 spots in the Tour Championship finale. Defending champion Keegan Bradley leads a field that includes Rory McIlroy's return after skipping Memphis. Rickie Fowler secured qualification with his T6 finish, earning 2026 Signature Event spots.

Other Tour Action: Steve Allan claimed his third PGA Tour Champions victory of 2025 at the Boeing Classic with a final-round 65. Dean Burmester won LIV Chicago in a 3-way playoff over Jon Rahm and rookie Josele Ballester.

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