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J.J. Spaun Wins Europe’s Flagship Event After Being Left Off US Presidents Cup Team
Spaun birdied four of the last five holes to finish on 17 under and win $1.53 million, while Manuel Elvira fell with a double-bogey at the last.
- On Sunday, J.J. Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship in Virginia Water, England, shooting a 5-under 67 and claiming a two-shot victory in his debut at the European tour's flagship event.
- Spaun, the 2025 US Open champion, played with "a huge chip on my shoulder" after U.S. Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker excluded him from the team, causing disappointment.
- The 36-year-old Californian claimed a top prize worth $1.53 million, finishing at 17-under 271 after Spaniard Manuel Elvira double-bogeyed the final hole.
- Alongside Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, and Aaron Rai, Elvira finished in a four-way tie for second, missing out on $400,000 in potential solo runner-up earnings.
- This victory marks Spaun's fourth career win and his first title outside the United States, positioning him just outside the top 10 in world rankings.
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