JT Poston wins Memorial Tournament as Tommy Fleetwood falters late
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
At the Memorial Tournament on June 7, JT Poston claimed victory at Muirfield Village after a rain-affected tournament. Tommy Fleetwood initially held a one-shot lead but finished in fourth place following a late bogey. Poston and Ryan Gerard were tied at 12 under par, necessitating a play-off after Poston maintained composure on the 18th hole. Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, notable participants, finished tied for 12th with a score of four under par. The tournament was marked by a dramatic back nine and strategic plays by the top competitors.
- •JT Poston secures first win of 2026 at Memorial Tournament.
- •Tommy Fleetwood finishes fourth after leading earlier in the tournament.
- •Play-off ensued between Poston and Ryan Gerard after both reached 12 under par.
- •Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler tied for 12th at four under.
- •Tournament affected by rain delays, altering competitive conditions.
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Tommy Fleetwood edged out at Memorial Tournament as JT Poston takes crown
"Fleetwood let slip a one-shot advantage to finish fourth and lose out to Poston at the rain-affected tournament
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