Justin Rose wins nail-biting playoff against JJ Spaun to claim FedEx Cup title | Golf

Justin Rose produced a sensational finish in the Fedex St Jude championship with six birdies in his last eight holes to win a playoff series against the American open JJ Spaun champion.

The English golfer, who, at 45, became the oldest European to win on the PGA Tour in the modern era, looked at him after a Bogey on the 12th dropped him to 12 sous. This left two of the rhythm with Tommy Fleetwood, the world n ° 1 Scottie Scheffler and the Spaun in front of him.

But four birdies of the 14th catapulted rose to the top of the ranking and he missed a 13 -foot putt to the last to win. He produced two other birdies in three holes in the playoffs, one of the clutch efforts after Spaun had fled from a distance, the second of 14 feet after the Spaun was half at this distance turning decisive while his opponent’s attempt to extend the competition.

“It was an incredible 90 minutes. I never stopped believing,” said Rose. “I played an incredible golf course when I got off the section and I had so much fun. JJ dropped a bomb on me [at the second playoff hole]It was very fun.

“When I bring my best, I know that I am good enough to play against the best players in the world. It will be fun for us to celebrate. ”