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J.T. Poston wins The Memorial Tournament in sudden-death playoff

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

J.T. Poston wins The Memorial Tournament in sudden-death playoff

Summary

J.T. Poston secured his biggest career victory at The Memorial Tournament on June 7, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio. He edged Ryan Gerard with a par on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff after finishing the regulation rounds tied at 12-under 276. Poston started the final round with a four-stroke lead but lost it, only to rebound with key birdies late in the round. Gerard forced the playoff by making a 5-foot par putt at the last hole. Poston's win qualifies him for the U.S. Open, alleviating the need for final qualifying.

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•Poston finished regulation play tied with Gerard at 12-under 276.
•He made birdies on 14 and 15 to regain momentum.
•Gerard led after 17 but needed a par on 18 to extend the playoff.
•The win secures Poston a spot in the U.S. Open.

Latest Updates

3:56 AMYahoo Sports — After stunning 18th hole birdie, J.T. Poston wins Memorial in playoff
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What they're saying

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Poston, who lost his lead after 12 holes, made a 7-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to force a playoff with Ryan Gerard, and then won on the second extra hole.
— Yahoo Sports