Rory McIlroy defeats JJ Spaun in playoff to win The Players Championship

Northern Irishman wins ‘fifth major’ for second timeAmerican opponent found water in three-hole deciderRory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrated St Patrick’s Day by winning a three-hole aggregate playoff against JJ Spaun to capture his second title at The Players Championship on Monday morning.McIlroy took a one-shot lead when he birdied the par-five 16th hole, and the task of protecting that advantage became much easier when Spaun hit his tee shot over the famed island green at the par-three 17th and into the water. Continue reading...

Mar 17, 2025 - 16:08
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Rory McIlroy defeats JJ Spaun in playoff to win The Players Championship
  • Northern Irishman wins ‘fifth major’ for second time
  • American opponent found water in three-hole decider

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrated St Patrick’s Day by winning a three-hole aggregate playoff against JJ Spaun to capture his second title at The Players Championship on Monday morning.

McIlroy took a one-shot lead when he birdied the par-five 16th hole, and the task of protecting that advantage became much easier when Spaun hit his tee shot over the famed island green at the par-three 17th and into the water. Continue reading...