Poston claims fourth PGA Tour title at Memorial Tournament
The 33-year-old American secured his first win since 2024 with a decisive birdie on the final hole and a steady finish in the playoff at Muirfield Village.
J.T. Poston has secured his fourth PGA Tour victory, defeating Ryan Gerard in a playoff to win the 2026 Memorial Tournament. The event, held at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio, concluded on Sunday with Poston claiming the $4 million winner’s share from a total purse of $20 million.
The tournament reached a dramatic conclusion on the 72nd hole, where Poston’s birdie forced a playoff against Gerard. Poston sealed the victory by making par on the second playoff hole, ending a drought that had lasted since his previous win at the 2024 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
The victory marks a significant milestone for the 33-year-old golfer, who now holds four career titles on the tour. The prize money breakdown for the event, originally reported by Golfweek and syndicated via Yahoo Sports, highlights the substantial financial rewards associated with the tournament’s top finish.
Gerard finished as the runner-up after reaching the playoff stage, but was unable to match Poston’s performance on the extra holes. The result confirms Poston’s status among the tour’s elite winners, adding to his previous success in professional golf competitions.
The Memorial Tournament continues to serve as a key event on the PGA Tour calendar, attracting top-tier talent to the Ohio course. Poston’s win adds to the historical record of the tournament while providing a clear financial outcome for the field, with the winner’s prize standing at $4 million.
