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J.J. Spaun Wins Europe’s Flagship Event After Being Left Off US Presidents Cup Team
Spaun birdied four of the last five holes to finish on 17 under and win $1.53 million, while Manuel Elvira fell with a double-bogey at the last.
- On Sunday, J.J. Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship in Virginia Water, England, shooting a 5-under 67 and claiming a two-shot victory in his debut at the European tour's flagship event.
- Spaun, the 2025 US Open champion, played with "a huge chip on my shoulder" after U.S. Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker excluded him from the team, causing disappointment.
- The 36-year-old Californian claimed a top prize worth $1.53 million, finishing at 17-under 271 after Spaniard Manuel Elvira double-bogeyed the final hole.
- Alongside Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, and Aaron Rai, Elvira finished in a four-way tie for second, missing out on $400,000 in potential solo runner-up earnings.
- This victory marks Spaun's fourth career win and his first title outside the United States, positioning him just outside the top 10 in world rankings.
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J.J. Spaun wins one of the biggest golf tournaments in Europe with the BMW PGA Championship. The American didn't really want to play in England.
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J.J. Spaun wins Europe's top event after being left off U.S. Presidents Cup team
J.J. Spaun responded to his disappointment of being left off the U.S. Presidents Cup team by winning the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday, making four birdies on the last five holes for a 5-under 67 and a two-shot victory in his debut at the European tour's flagship event.
·Washington, United States
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