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JJ Spaun claims BMW PGA Championship victory using Team USA snub as motivation

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

JJ Spaun claims BMW PGA Championship victory using Team USA snub as motivation

Summary

JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, finishing two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and others. He posted a final-round score of 67, becoming the first debut winner since 2015. Spaun attributed his performance to a strong motivation stemming from his recent exclusion from the Team USA Presidents Cup, which he felt was unjust. Despite missing out on being a captain’s pick, he expressed gratitude for his win. With this victory, Spaun is projected to move to world No. 13 in the golf rankings.

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By the Numbers

•Spaun won by two shots over Rory McIlroy at Wentworth.
•He shot a final round of 67 in the BMW PGA Championship.
•Spaun was snubbed for the Team USA Presidents Cup team.
•He is projected to rise to world No. 13 following the win.
•Spaun described playing with a 'huge chip on his shoulder.'

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JJ Spaun said he played with a "huge chip on his shoulder" during his BMW PGA Championship win and used being snubbed by Team USA's Presidents Cup side as motivation for his Wentworth victory.
— Sky Sports

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