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Newsweek
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
DP World Tour Player Hints at Superficial Side of Justin Rose's Career
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Justin Rose is well known for his expressive displays on the golf course. A close example is his recent victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he was seen pumping his fist in victory, while his energetic celebrations at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome are also well-remembered. His demeanor, both on and off the courses, makes him seem completely genuine in his reactions. However, one of his countrymen, Eddie Pepperell, recently cast some doubt on this. Days before Rose won in Memphis, Pepperell gave an interview to the National Club Golfer Podcast. Speaking about the Ryder Cup as a phenomenon, he made some surprising statements about Rose. "The (Ryder Cup) one in Rome was just brilliant," Pepperell said. "It was Justin (Rose) holing that putt on the 18th and going mad. I always think, with somebody like Justin Rose, how much of it is superficial and how much of it is real. Because, no disrespect to Justin, I think that he's done things in his career where there's been a bit of superficiality involved." Justin Rose of England reacts after making a birdie on the 18th hole during a playoff against J.J. Spaun during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August... Justin Rose of England reacts after making a birdie on the 18th hole during a playoff against J.J. Spaun during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 10, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. MorePepperell didn't go into detail about the moments in Rose's career where "superficiality" has surfaced. In fact, he later acknowledged him as a great player. "I take nothing away from him. I find him great, he's absolutely fantastic." Rose has had a great Ryder Cup career, with six appearances, winning four of them (2012, 2014, 2018, 2023). The Englishman has scored 15.5 points for the European team throughout his career, and his best performance came in 2014 at Gleneagles, when he secured four points thanks to three wins and two draws, and was the team's best player. During his interview, Pepperell also hinted that the team spirit that shines through at the Ryder Cup is very real, but that it has grown over time. "I would say, having played a lot of golf with a lot of them or some golf with a lot of the guys that are part of these Ryder Cup teams now, it seems more real now than it's ever been," he said. "I know that the team captains in Europe have worked incredibly hard at trying to engender a great team spirit and they've clearly succeeded in that." "So all these guys, Rory (McIlroy), Tommy (Fleetwood), they just love being part of that team environment. And, so I think that it is genuine and, and it's infectious, you know, it definitely comes through the TV screen." Eddie Pepperell has been playing professional golf since 2011, primarily on European tours. He has won two tournaments on the DP World Tour. More Golf: FedEx Cup: Five Players Who Crumbled at St. Jude Championship
Newsweek
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Why Did Sepp Straka Withdraw From BMW Championship Amid Ryder Cup Push?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. With less than 50 days until this year's Ryder Cup showdown at Bethpage Black, the pressure is mounting, and nowhere is that tension more visible than in this week's BMW Championship. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 06: Sepp Straka of Austria walks down the fairway during the pro-am prior to the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 06, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo... MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 06: Sepp Straka of Austria walks down the fairway during the pro-am prior to the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 06, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by) More Getty Images The BMW Championship, beginning Aug. 14 at Caves Valley Golf Club, is the final chance for players to lock in their Ryder Cup spots. For those hovering around the top 8 or 10 in the standings, every shot counts. Unfortunately for Sepp Straka, the week took an unexpected turn. On Monday, Straka's manager, Butler Melnyk, announced that the Austrian star would withdraw from the BMW Championship due to a private family matter. "For personal reasons, Sepp is unable to play this week," Melnyk stated in a statement shared by PGA Tour Communications on X. "He intends to compete at the TOUR Championship, but requests privacy at this time as he attends to a family matter at home." Sepp Straka WD from the BMW Championship due to a private family matter. Statement from Straka's manager Butler Melnyk: 'For personal reasons, Sepp is unable to play this week. He intends to compete at the TOUR Championship, but requests privacy at this time as he attends to a… — PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) August 11, 2025 The 32-year-old pro entered the FedExCup Playoffs ranked No. 3 in points after a standout season that included wins at The American Express and the Truist Championship. His recent performance at the TPC Southwind, though, was a drop. He finished T17 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, dropping to No. 5 in the FedExCup standings. If we calculate his Ryder Cup qualification chances, he's mathematically safe for the captain's pick, but the automatic Ryder Cup status is less secure. Straka currently sits sixth in the European Ryder Cup standings with 1,264.27 points, just ahead of Shane Lowry and Rasmus Højgaard. A strong showing at the BMW could have solidified his automatic qualification, but his absence opens the door for others to leapfrog him. Still, Straka remains a likely captain's pick for Luke Donald, given his top-10 Official World Golf Ranking and 13 top-25 finishes this season. That said, the BMW Championship will now feature a 49-player field, with no alternates allowed in the FedExCup Playoffs. Scottie Scheffler has already clinched the top spot with $5 million bonus, but Straka's current position could still earn him a $1.45 million payout, unless he slips to 10th, which would reduce that bonus to $515,000. Regardless, Straka plans to tee it up next week at East Lake for the Tour Championship, where all 30 players start from scratch in pursuit of the $10 million FedExCup title. More Golf: Why Justin Rose Tipped Cap To Phil Mickelson After FedEx Cup Playoff Win
Toronto Sun
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Ryder Cup consolation for Fleetwood after heartbreak in Memphis
Published Aug 11, 2025 • 1 minute read Tommy Fleetwood of England hits a chip shot on the first hole during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. Photo by Andy Lyons / Getty Images Tommy Fleetwood's disappointment at another failure to secure his first PGA Tour victory has been tempered by confirmation he has secured his place on Europe's Ryder Cup team. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The English golfer went into the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tenn., on Sunday with a one-shot lead. But a poor finish saw him miss out on a playoff by a stroke and lose the chance to add a PGA Tour title to his wins around the world. Read More The playoff was won by Justin Rose, who has also booked his place at Bethpage Black in New York for the Sept. 26-28 showdown. 'Amazing to have both of these guys back on the Team. They bring so much both on and off the course. Let's Go!' Luke Donald, Europe's Ryder Cup captain, said on X on Monday above a photo of Fleetwood and Rose. Fleetwood, who is set to make his fourth consecutive appearance for Europe, wrote on X: 'Yes!!! Very proud.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Opinion Columnists Columnists Toronto & GTA Celebrity
Newsweek
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
FedEx Cup No. 5 Suddenly Withdraws From BMW Championship, 'Requests Privacy'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sepp Straka, ranked fifth in the FedEx Cup standings, suddenly announced his withdrawal from the BMW Championship, the second event of the PGA Tour playoffs. The Austrian just finished tied for 17th in the first event of this stage, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The news was released through the X PGA Tour Communications account. A brief statement from Straka's manager, Butler Melnyk, also released the same channel, requesting privacy for the player. "For personal reasons, Sepp is unable to play this week," Melnyk said. "He intends to compete at the TOUR Championship, but requests privacy at this time as he attends to a family matter at home." Although Straka's absence from the BMW Championship is notable, it will not significantly impact his chances of playing in the TOUR Championship. The final tournament of the regular season features the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup, and Straka should comfortably remain in that group, even without playing this week. Sepp Straka of Austria hits a tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 08, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Sepp Straka of Austria hits a tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 08, 2025 in Memphis, could be affected is his ranking for the European Ryder Cup team. Currently, Straka is ranked sixth, which would qualify him directly, but he could be displaced by Shane Lowry if he has a strong result at the BMW Championship. However, this situation would be merely a side note, as Straka is virtually guaranteed to be among the 12 players who will compete under captain Luke Donald, either directly qualifying or as one of six free picks. Straka is finishing one of the best seasons of his career, winning two tournaments, including a Signature Event (The American Express, Truist Championship). He also has four other top-10 finishes. His biggest debt of the year was the major championships, where he posted most of his poorest results. He missed the cut at the Masters, the PGA Championship and the US Open, and finished tied for 52nd at the Open Championship. Straka has been playing on the PGA Tour since 2019 and has won four tournaments. In 2023, he made his Ryder Cup debut representing Europe, contributing one point in three matches to his team's victory. More Golf: FedEx Cup: Jordan Spieth Sees Top-50 Spot Slip Painfully Between Fingers
Newsweek
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
J.J. Spaun's FedEx St. Jude Heartbreak Eased by Ryder Cup Revelation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Sunday, the final showdown at the FedEx St. Jude Championship had all the spectators hold their breath and shout in excitement as Justin Rose secured his 12th PGA Tour win at 45. But for J.J. Spaun, it ended in heartbreak. Spaun tied Justin Rose at 16-under after carding 65 in the final round, capped by birdies on 16 and 17. The playoff was electric as both players missed birdie putts on the first extra hole, then traded birdies on the second. JJ SPAUN FROM DOWNTOWN ON THE SECOND PLAYOFF HOLE… BANG. — Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) August 10, 2025 But on the third, the reigning U.S. Open champion came within inches of clinching his second win of the season, only to watch a 7-foot birdie putt slide past the cup on the third playoff hole at TPC Southwind. On the other hand, Rose drained a 14-footer to grab a slice of $20 million pie. "It sucks to miss a 7-footer," Spaun told reporters during the post-round conference. "Tricky read, and it pulled it a little bit. But yeah, I hung in there the best I could, and he beat me to the hole first. Just wasn't meant to be." Yet amid the sting of defeat, Spaun didn't leave Memphis empty-handed. Just an hour before the playoff began, Team USA's Ryder Cup social media team confirmed Spaun's automatic qualification for this year's battle at Bethpage Black in September. "Welcome to the team, J.J. Spaun 🇺🇸 #GoUSA," read the post on X, accompanied by a snap of Spaun fist-pumping. With this, the 34-year-old pro joins Scottie Scheffler as the second American to lock in his spot. His FedExCup performance this season, highlighted by his U.S. Open win and runner-up finishes at The Players and now St. Jude, placed him second in the Ryder Cup standings with 14638.91 points. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: J.J. Spaun reacts to a putt on the 18th hole during a playoff against Justin Rose of England during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at... MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: J.J. Spaun reacts to a putt on the 18th hole during a playoff against Justin Rose of England during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 10, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by) More Getty Images Additionally, leaving TPC Southwind, Spaun walked away with a $2.16 million payday, 1,200 FedEx Cup points, a top-3 FedEx Cup standing, and a career-high world ranking of No. 8. That means the two-time PGA Tour winner is now officially qualified for next week's BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club. "I don't know what's gotten into me, honestly," Spaun stated after the heartbreak on Sunday. "I think I'm just content with what I've done in this game and now it's just kind of free rolling. Just trying to win, and I think that's a freeing mentality to have." More Golf: Max Homa Cheers Wife as Newborn Son, Austin, Adds Joy to Family
