J.J. Spaun, the surprising U.S. Open champion, continued his remarkable 2025 season with a runner-up finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, vaulting him up the FedEx Cup standings. The performance solidifies his place among the top players on the PGA Tour heading into the final two playoff events.
Spaun finished in a tie for second place at the FedEx St. Jude Championship after losing to Justin Rose in a dramatic playoff. The strong showing in the first event of the FedEx Cup playoffs comes on the heels of a season that saw him capture his first major championship at the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont. His win in June was hailed as a display of grit, with the golfer rallying to secure victory with a final-round resurgence. This was Spaun’s second PGA Tour win of his career.
This season has been a breakout year for Spaun. In addition to his U.S. Open title, his 2025 results also include a tie for second at The Players Championship and a tie for second at the Cognizant Classic. These high-level finishes have significantly improved his standing in the FedEx Cup, where he now sits at number three, behind only Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. The top 50 players from this event will now advance to the BMW Championship.