Justin Rose Wins FedEx Championship in Thrilling Playoff

Introduction

The FedEx St. Jude Championship saw an exciting finish as Justin Rose surged late to win in a playoff against Tommy Fleetwood. This was Rose's 10th PGA Tour win and his first since the 2019 Farmers Insurance Open.

Key Details

Fleetwood, who has yet to win on the PGA Tour, was in contention for his inaugural win once again. He held the lead going into the final round, but struggled on the back nine, ultimately finishing tied for second place. This marks his fourth runner-up finish on the PGA Tour.

Rose, on the other hand, started the final round four shots behind Fleetwood. However, he stayed steady throughout the day and made a clutch birdie on the 18th hole to force a playoff. He then went on to make another birdie on the first playoff hole to secure the victory.

Impact

This win is a huge confidence boost for Rose, who has had a bit of a slump in his game over the past year. It also solidifies his spot in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking. As for Fleetwood, it's another near-miss, but his consistent performances on the PGA Tour show that it's only a matter of time before he breaks through for his first win.

Overall, the FedEx St. Jude Championship