Justin Rose Triumphs in FedEx St Jude Payout, Climbs to Fourth in FedExCup Standings

Justin Rose has emerged victorious at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, securing a win in a thrilling playoff against J.J. Spaun at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. The playoff followed a tense final round where Rose, Spaun, and Tommy Fleetwood contended for the lead. Rose concluded regulation play with a birdie streak that positioned him in a tie at 16-under 264 with Spaun, leading to the playoff. The competition ended on the third playoff hole as Rose sunk a decisive birdie, capturing his first victory since the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Rose earns a substantial prize of $3.6 million from the $20 million tournament purse and gains 2,000 FedExCup points, boosting his position from 25th to fourth in the standings. This victory also secures him exemptions into major tournaments until 2027, including the PGA Championship and THE PLAYERS, solidifying his status on the PGA TOUR.

J.J. Spaun, who finished in second place, takes home $2.16 million and 1,200 FedExCup points. Spaun, previously a U.S. Open champion, narrowly missed extending the playoff with a missed 7-foot birdie putt, reflecting on the missed opportunity but expressing resolve in his performance throughout the season despite not securing a win this time.

Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood shared third place, each earning $1.16 million. Fleetwood, who led after the first two rounds, fought hard on the final day, regaining the solo lead before errors cost him a chance at victory. Fleetwood has been a consistent contender on the PGA TOUR, yet this event marks his sixth third-place finish without clinching a win.

Scheffler, currently leading the FedExCup standings, continues to demonstrate formidable form heading into the subsequent playoff events, including the BMW Championship. He shared the position with Fleetwood despite the absence of Rory McIlroy, who opted not to play, hinting at shifts in strategy as the playoffs progress.

Cameron Young, securing fifth place, earned $800,000, while Rickie Fowler, Akshay Bhatia, and Andrew Novak each received $670,333 for their sixth-place tie. The breakdown of earnings highlights the competitive nature of the event, where strategic plays, critical birdies, and playoff drama shaped outcomes for participants aiming to improve or secure their standings and opportunities in upcoming tournaments.

The St. Jude Championship results play a pivotal role in determining the roster for the BMW Championship, the next step in the FedExCup Playoffs. Players like Spaun and Rose, along with Fleetwood, will turn their attention to optimizing their standings to qualify for the Tour Championship at East Lake, where a $10 million bonus awaits the overall FedExCup champion.

Meanwhile, attention focuses on the bubble watch, where Rickie Fowler’s clutch performance ensured qualification within the top 50, marking a key achievement for his exemption status in 2026 Signature Events. Fowler’s decisive birdie on the 15th hole was instrumental in overcoming a precarious position, showcasing the pressure and stakes tied to advances in the FedExCup playoffs.

Conversely, high-profile players like Jordan Spieth experienced setbacks, moving outside the top 50 after the St. Jude Championship. Spieth’s final round saw him finish three strokes off making the cut for the BMW event, reflecting the intense competitiveness of this stage of the season. Spieth will miss out on further opportunities in the playoffs and will not participate in the next stages, thus facing a strategic reassessment moving forward.

As the Playoffs continue, player strategies evolve with positions in the FedExCup and opportunities for advancement. The transition to the BMW Championship serves as both a qualifying challenge and a test of skill as the top 50 players compete to further their prospects for the concluding Tour Championship.