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J.T. Poston Wins Memorial After Two-Hole Playoff Over Ryan Gerard

The victory secures Poston a $4 million prize, exemptions into the U.S. Open and The Open, reshaping momentum before Shinnecock Hills.

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Jun 7, 2026; Dublin, Ohio, USA; J.T. Poston plays his shot from the fairway on the ninth hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Poston forced a playoff by birdieing the 18th and then defeated Ryan Gerard with a par on the second extra hole to claim the Memorial title on Sunday.
  • Gerard briefly took the lead with a long birdie at the 17th but missed a critical roughly six-foot par putt in the second playoff hole that cost him the win.
  • Thunderstorms halted play on Saturday and required Poston and Gerard to complete 33 holes on Sunday, a compressed schedule that produced dramatic late swings on the leaderboard.
  • The win is Poston’s fourth PGA Tour victory, earns him the $4 million winner’s cheque and moves him into the field for the U.S. Open and The Open without qualifying.
  • The week tightened narratives ahead of the U.S. Open: Gerard’s breakout season continues despite the near-miss, Poston gains momentum, and leading players face renewed scrutiny over form and driving consistency.