(Ponte Vedra Beach, FL) — Rory Mcllroy is the winner of The Players Championship in Florida. Mcllroy defeated JJ Spaun this morning in a three-hole playoff to win his second Players title. Spaun was able to tie Mcllroy yesterday during the final round at 12-under-par to force the playoff today. Mcllroy now has 28 career wins on the PGA Tour.
Tom Hoge finished tied for third at 10 under par. He took home $1.325 million in earnings. McIlroy held a check for $4.5 million, while Spain took home $2.725 million.
Next up is the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, which begins on Thursday.
