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J.J. Spaun, Players and Rules of Golf

Golf Digest on MSN · 1d

Players 2025: J.J. Spaun was playing his way out of contention. Then he got an all-time break thanks to the Rules of Golf

JJ Spaun held a share of the lead at 11 under as he made his way to the back nine on Sunday at the Players Championship. Mind you, he still has a long way to go if he wants to upset Rory McIlroy and win the biggest title of his career at TPC Sawgrass,

Golfweek on MSN · 1d

J.J. Spaun purposely drops golf ball on sprinkler, uses Rules of Golf to advantage at Players

Jim "Bones" Mackay said J.J. Spaun purposely dropped his golf ball on a sprinkler head to get relief from the rough into the fairway.

SB Nation on MSN · 2d

Why golf fans should root for J.J. Spaun, the perfect Players underdog

One of those underdogs is J.J. Spaun, who began Saturday’s third round in solo third at 10-under par and one shot off the lead. He is also playing in the penultimate pairing with McIlroy, thus setting up quite the dichotomy since the Northern Irishman is perhaps the most popular player in the sport not named Tiger Woods.

Rory McIlroy on Players playoff vs J.J. Spaun

Golf Digest on MSN · 17h

Players 2025: Strange scene in interview room caps J.J. Spaun's heartbreaking playoff loss to Rory McIlroy

There are few things that Spaun would take back from what has to be considered a career-best performance, even if he has a single tour win in the Valero Texas Open. Maybe his putt on the 72nd hole on Sunday evening, when his ball came up about two rolls short of victory on a birdie try.

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

JJ Spaun's Stunning Reaction to The PLAYERS Water Ball vs. Rory McIlroy

JJ Spaun came so close to the biggest title of his PGA Tour career, but an untimely water ball on the island green at TPC Sawgrass did him in.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 9h

Rory McIlroy Wins Players Championship Playoff As J.J. Spaun’s Hopes Sink at 17

The PGA Tour's marquee event needed an extra day to finish, but Rory McIlroy claimed his 28th Tour win in a playoff over J.J. Spaun.

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J.J. Spaun on Players Championship playoff shot at Island Green: 'Couldn't believe it'

J.J. Spaun still couldn't believe the 17th-hole splash at The Players Championship, the shot that denied him in Monday's ...

‘Nightmare at 17’: J.J. Spaun ejects at island green to lose Players Championship

J.J. Spaun ejected at TPC Sawgrass’ island green on his way to losing the Players Championship playoff to Rory McIlroy.

GOLF.com on MSN1d

J.J. Spaun’s caddie told him 5 words. They set up life-changing Players day

J.J. Spaun’s caddie, Mark Carens, told him five words on the 18th hole at the Players Championship. They set up a ...

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JJ Spaun's care-free attitude led to PGA Tour resurgence at The PLAYERS

JJ Spaun lost a three-hole playoff to Rory McIlroy at the Players Championship, but that loss will not define him.

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The Players Championship: Rory McIlroy wins golf's 'fifth major' in playoff over J.J. Spaun

On Sunday, Rory McIlroy had to come from behind to get himself into a playoff at The Players Championship. On Monday, he won ...

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2025 Players Championship winner: Rory McIlroy bests J.J. Spaun in playoff, grabs second title at TPC Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy needed an extra hour and three additional holes to confirm his spot in the winner's circle at the 2025 Players ...

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Rory McIlroy, who knows well the pain of J.J. Spaun’s defeat, relishes victory again at The Players

Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun have had contrasting careers. But they both know the sting of defeat, the joy of victory, an how ...

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Rory McIlroy tops J.J. Spaun in playoff to win The Players Championship

McIlroy birdied the first hole and the playoff was effectively over when Spaun hit his tee shot in the water on the second ...

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