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J.T. Poston secures Memorial Tournament victory over Ryan Gerard in playoff

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

J.T. Poston secures Memorial Tournament victory over Ryan Gerard in playoff

Summary

J.T. Poston won the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, defeating Ryan Gerard in a playoff on June 8, 2026. Poston needed a birdie on the final hole of regulation to force the playoff after leading by four strokes going into the final round. Jack Nicklaus praised Poston's consistency under pressure and noted the challenging conditions at Muirfield. Poston's win marks his first top 20 finish of the year and could serve as a turning point in his career.

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•Poston led by four shots entering the final round.
•He finished three over par after 13 holes but rallied with birdies.
•The playoff was decided on the second hole with Poston making par.
•Poston had not previously recorded a top 10 finish this season.
•Nicklaus highlighted the difficulty of Muirfield Village's conditions.

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