Poston clinches thrilling win at The Memorial after play-off drama

The Memorial Tournament: J.T. Poston overcomes Ryan Gerard on second play-off hole after Tommy Fleetwood comes close on final day Sunday 7 June 2026 23:52, UK J.T. Poston overcame Ryan Gerard in a play-off to win The Memorial Tournament after a thrilling final round in Ohio on Sunday evening. The 54-hole leader Poston clinched victory at the second play-off hole after Gerard missed a tricky six-footer to keep the contest alive. Poston had earlier recovered from bogeys at holes 12 and 13 to post birdies on three of the last five holes - including a clutch seven-foot putt at the 18th after a brilliant approach shot - to take the tournament to a play-off. He produced a similarly impressive approach shot to set up an eight-foot birdie putt for victory on the first play-off hole, but fluffed his lines. However, at the second extra hole it was Gerard's turn to miss a crucial putt and Poston made no mistake from three feet to secure victory, the $4million winner's cheque and a spot at next month's Open Championship. - The Memorial Tournament final leaderboard - When are the majors? Key dates in 2026 - Get Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract Poston went into the final round with a four-shot lead, which he built earlier on Sunday when players returned to complete the third round which had been paused when storms hit the course on Saturday evening. Poston ran off three straight birdies to move to 12-under-par after round three, but that form deserted him in the final round as he posted four bogeys in the first 13 holes. That allowed the chasing pack to close in with Tommy Fleetwood, Wyndham Clark, and Sam Burns all tussling for the lead with Gerard and Poston over the closing stages in regulation play Fleetwood had briefly surged into the solo lead with a brilliant eagle at the 15th, but a bogey at the 17th - where he failed to find the fairway - saw his hopes fade. The Englishman finished on 10-under-par and a tie for fourth after his final-round 68. He shared that place with Burns, who saw a monster putt fall agonisingly short to save par at the 17th, effectively ending his hopes. Clark was five-under-par for the final round to finish one shot behind Poston and Gerard in solo third. Gerard started the final round four shots behind playing partner Poston, but picked up five birdies on Sunday afternoon including a spectacular 37-foot putt at the 17th to move into the outright lead and seemingly within touching distance of glory. However, he couldn't pick up a shot at the 18th in either regulation play or over the two play-off holes and he will leave Ohio frustrated. That left the door open for Poston to claim his fourth PGA Tour victory and his first since 2024. What's next? The PGA Tour heads to Toronto for The RBC Canadian Open at Osprey Valley where Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose and defending champion Ryan Fox are in the field. Early coverage begins on Thursday June 11 from 12pm on Sky Sports Golf. More live golf on Sky Sports next week includes the LPGA Tour's Dow Championship and the Curtis Cup, as the best female amateurs in Great Britain and Ireland take on the USA. Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract. Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland