Second-ranked McIlroy, a four-time major winner from Northern Ireland, and 34-year-old American Spaun, chasing his second PGA ...

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Here’s what fans need to know about the Monday playoff between Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship.

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While some golf tournaments use one extra hole to decide their champion, The Players Championship uses a three-hole ...

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Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun are headed for a three-hole playoff to decide The Players Championship. You can see it Monday ...

Follow live coverage of today’s dramatic three-hole playoff to decide the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass ...

The world No. 2 was up three shots with five to play but couldn't hold on, and now will face underdog J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass.