Matsuyama clings on for St. Jude win as Rose is eliminated from Playoffs
Hideki Matsuyama narrowly clinched victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship after seeing his five-shot lead vanish over a tense four-hole stretch. Despite the pressure, Matsuyama managed to recover with two critical birdies on the final holes, securing a two-shot win. This tournament is a crucial part of the PGA Tour’s season-ending Playoffs, with only…
Hideki Matsuyama narrowly clinched victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship after seeing his five-shot lead vanish over a tense four-hole stretch. Despite the pressure, Matsuyama managed to recover with two critical birdies on the final holes, securing a two-shot win.
This tournament is a crucial part of the PGA Tour’s season-ending Playoffs, with only the top 50 players in the overall standings progressing to the BMW Championship next week. Advancing ensures their entry into all the $20 million signature events in the upcoming year.
Unfortunately, England’s Justin Rose was among those who missed the cut. Sitting at 55th in the standings, Rose’s final round of 71 left him six under for the week, tying for 22nd at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
The last spot in the top 50 went to U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, who hovered just outside the cut-off for most of Sunday but managed to secure his place.
Norway’s Viktor Hovland, who tied for second, and Nick Dunlap, who tied for fifth, both moved into the top 50 with strong final rounds. Eric Cole also made a significant leap into the top 50, finishing tied for 18th. Cole’s final round was especially impressive,