JJ Spaun came so close to the biggest title of his PGA Tour career, but an untimely water ball on the island green at TPC Sawgrass did him in.

Rory McIlroy needed an extra hour and three additional holes to confirm his spot in the winner's circle at the 2025 Players ...

McIlroy took a three-shot lead into No. 18 and started celebrating his 28th career PGA Tour title when Spaun picked up his ...

J.J. Spaun's hopes of Players glory were ended when he found the water on 17 during his play-off versus Rory McIlroy - and this act may have been the catalyst.

Many players ignore any stupidity, and then it goes away. McIlroy generally always had. We’re seeing what happens when you ...

Rory McIlroy needed only three swings ... It was his first time seeing where the ball landed — just beyond the wooden frame and into the water. He had only heard groans from the gallery. And he still ...

Follow live reaction to Rory McIlroy’s victory in a three-hole playoff to decide the 2025 Players Championship ...

Rory McIlroy outlasted JJ Spaun over a three-hole ... Spaun agonisingly sent his tee shot at 17th long over the green and into the water which would prove a costly mistake for the world No 57 ...

Rory McIlroy needed only three swings ... It was his first time seeing where the ball landed — just beyond the wooden frame and into the water. He had heard only groans from the gallery. And he still ...

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the second ... McIlroy hit the green on 17 while his competitor hit his ...

Rory McIlroy defeated J.J. Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff Monday to win his second Players Championship, perhaps cementing his status as the favorite to finally break through and complete the ...