US EditionRory McIlroy defeats J.J. Spaun in playoff for second Players title
- On St Patrick's Day, Rory McIlroy defeated JJ Spaun in a play-off to win the Players Championship for the second time at TPC Sawgrass, as updated on Monday, 17 Mar 2025 at 14:15.
- McIlroy, the world number two, started the final round four shots behind overnight leader Spaun, needing a victory at the Masters to complete a career grand slam.
- McIlroy gained a one-shot advantage with a two-putt birdie on the 16th after Spaun found rough and then a bunker, and although McIlroy safely found the green on the 17th, Spaun flew his tee shot into the water, resulting in a triple bogey.
- McIlroy covered the three-hole aggregate play-off in one-over par, including a surprising three-putt from 30 feet on the 18th, which was enough to beat Spaun who did not complete the 18th after McIlroy tapped in.
- McIlroy told NBC that his early season form, which includes a win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February, is a reward for his hard work, stating he feels like a more complete player.
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