Name: Winning Wagers: Top five bets that hit at the Memorial
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Description: Check out the best bets that cashed this week at the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, including another strong performance from Si Woo Kim, a late surge from Ryan Gerard and a victory from J.T. Poston.

Go behind the scenes with J.T. Poston after his win at the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday as he celebrates with family, shares emotional moments and receives the trophy from Jack Nicklaus.

Mic’d up with J.T. Poston after winning the Memorial Tournament

Check out the best Shots of the Week from the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, featuring unbelievable putts from Ryan Gerard and Jordan Spieth, chip-ins from Aaron Rai and Eric Cole, plus an unreal flop shot from Denny McCarthy.

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After winning the 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by workday, J.T. Poston discusses a long Sunday of golf, losing the lead, staying patient and coming out on top in a two-hole playoff to claim his fourth PGA TOUR title.

J.T. Poston news conference after winning the Memorial

Following the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, PGATOUR.COM’s Paul Hodowanic shares his top five things to remember from Muirfield Village, including J.T. Poston’s impressive victory, Ryan Gerard’s heartbreaking defeat and tough weeks for both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

The Five: Things to remember from the Memorial

Check out the best bets that cashed this week at the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, including another strong performance from Si Woo Kim, a late surge from Ryan Gerard and a victory from J.T. Poston.

Winning Wagers: Top five bets that hit at the Memorial

After defeating Ryan Gerard on the second playoff hole to with the 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, J.T. Poston discusses winning his first tournament of the year after a rough start to 2026, mental struggles believing in himself, staying patient on Sunday and coming out on top.

J.T. Poston interview after winning the Memorial

On the second playoff hole at the 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, J.T. Poston makes par with a two putt, while Ryan Gerard makes a three-putt bogey and Poston wins his fourth PGA TOUR title.

J.T. Poston pars to defeat Ryan Gerard on second playoff hole to win the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, J.T. Poston's drive on the 482-yard, par-4 18th went 314 yards into the right fairway, his 162-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

J.T. Poston gets up-and-down from 162 yards for birdie on No. 18 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, J.T. Poston hits his third shot to 11 feet at the par-4 17th hole. Ryan Gerard then makes a 37-foot birdie putt on No. 17 to get to 12-under par. Poston responds saving a par to stay 11-under par heading into the par-4 72nd hole. Poston then hits his second shot on No. 18 to 7 feet, making the birdie to tie Gerard at 12-under. Gerard responds by making a 5-foot comebacker to save par and force the playoff.

Gerard, Poston trade clutch, closing birdies to force playoff at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Ryan Gerard's drive on the 484-yard, par-4 17th went 291 yards into the left fairway, his 201-yard approach landed on the right green 36 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 36-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard sinks 37-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, J.T. Poston's drive on the 549-yard, par-5 15th hole traveled 298 yards into the right fairway. His 243-yard approach from the fairway found the left bunker, leaving 39 feet 4 inches to the hole. Poston's 42-foot-11-inch shot from the greenside bunker landed on the left green 3 feet 7 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

J.T. Poston drains 4-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Sam Burns's drive on the 549-yard, par-5 15th hole traveled 315 yards into the right intermediate rough, leaving 232 yards to the hole. His 240-yard shot from the rough landed on the left green 26 feet 9 inches from the cup. Burns missed his first putt from 28 feet 7 inches, stopping 2 feet 1 inch short, and made the 2-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Burns reaches par-5 No. 15 in two, makes birdie at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Ryan Gerard's 135-yard shot from the primary rough found the right fairway, leaving 102 yards to the hole. His 103-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 6 feet 3 inches from the cup, and he made the 6-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard gets up-and-down from 103 yards for birdie on No. 15 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Eric Cole's 296-yard drive on the 549-yard, par-5 15th hole found the right fairway, leaving 252 yards to the pin. His 254-yard shot from the fairway landed on the left green 12 feet from the hole. Cole's 13-foot-5-inch first putt finished 15 inches short, and he made the 15-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole reaches par-5 No. 15 in two, makes birdie at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, J.T. Poston's drive on the 374-yard, par-4 14th hole went 253 yards into the left fairway, his 115-yard approach landed on the right green 18 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 18-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

J.T. Poston's 115-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 14 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Si Woo Kim's drive on the 482-yard, par-4 18th went 308 yards into the right fairway, his 175-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot 3-inch putt for birdie.

Si Woo Kim's 175-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 18 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Eric Cole's tee shot on the 184-yard, par-3 12th hole landed on the right green, 2 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 2-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole nearly aces No. 12, sets up birdie at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Ryan Gerard's 281-yard drive on the 593-yard, par-5 11th hole found the left fairway, leaving 306 yards to the hole. His 220-yard shot from the fairway advanced to the left fairway, 87 yards from the pin. Gerard's 91-yard approach landed on the left green 10 feet 9 inches from the cup, and he made the 10-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard gets up-and-down from 91 yards for birdie on No. 11 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Eric Cole's drive on the 593-yard, par-5 11th hole traveled 311 yards into the left fairway, leaving 279 yards to the pin. His 245-yard approach from the fairway found the right intermediate rough 37 yards from the hole. Cole's 37-yard shot from the rough landed on the left green 3 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Eric Cole sinks 4-foot putt for birdie on No. 11 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Si Woo Kim's tee shot on the 200-yard, par-3 16th hole landed on the left green, 16 feet from the hole, and he made the 16-foot putt for birdie.

Si Woo Kim drains 16-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at the Memorial

In the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2026, Si Woo Kim makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Si Woo Kim holes out for Eagle on No. 15 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Sam Burns's drive on the 417-yard, par-4 ninth hole went 295 yards into the left intermediate rough, his 136-yard approach landed on the right green 23 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 23-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Burns sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Eric Cole's approach shot on the par-4 hole landed on the right green 3 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Eric Cole gets up-and-down from 130 yards for birdie on No. 9 at the Memorial

In the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2026, J.T. Poston makes birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

J.T. Poston makes birdie on No. 6 at the Memorial

In the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2026, Eric Cole makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-4 6th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 6 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Ryan Gerard's drive on the 527-yard, par-5 fifth hole traveled 270 yards into the left fairway, leaving 268 yards to the hole. His 183-yard shot from the fairway advanced to the left fairway, 87 yards from the pin. Gerard's 89-yard approach landed on the left green 9 feet 3 inches from the cup, and he made the 9-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard reaches par-5 No. 5 in two, makes birdie at the Memorial

In the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2026, Eric Cole makes a 17-foot birdie putt on the par-5 5th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 5 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Sam Burns's drive on the 393-yard, par-4 third hole went 245 yards into the right fairway, his 146-yard approach landed on the right green 3 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 3-foot 1-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Burns gets up-and-down from 146 yards for birdie on No. 3 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Ryan Gerard's drive on the 456-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 299 yards into the left fairway, his 150-yard approach landed on the right green 13 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 13-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard's 150-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Sam Burns's drive on the 484-yard, par-4 first hole went 285 yards into the right fairway, his 196-yard approach landed on the left green 9 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 9-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Burns's 196-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 1 at the Memorial

In the third round of the 2026 Memorial, Eric Cole's drive on the 506-yard, par-4 17th hole traveled 305 yards into the left fairway, his 200-yard approach landed on the right green 8 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 8-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole's 200-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at the Memorial

In the third round of the 2026 Memorial, J.T. Poston's 287-yard drive on the 545-yard, par-5 15th found the right rough, leaving 253 yards to the hole. His 141-yard shot from the primary rough advanced to the right fairway, setting up a 112-yard approach. Poston's 110-yard approach landed on the right green 13 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

J.T. Poston's 110-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 15 at the Memorial

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Gerard, Poston trade clutch, closing birdies to force playoff at the Memorial

Ryan Gerard sinks 37-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at the Memorial

Wyndham Clark hits tee shot to 10 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at the Memorial

J.T. Poston drains 4-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at the Memorial

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J.T. Poston gets up-and-down from 162 yards for birdie on No. 18 at the Memorial

Gerard, Poston trade clutch, closing birdies to force playoff at the Memorial

Ryan Gerard sinks 37-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at the Memorial

J.T. Poston drains 4-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at the Memorial

Sam Burns reaches par-5 No. 15 in two, makes birdie at the Memorial

Ryan Gerard gets up-and-down from 103 yards for birdie on No. 15 at the Memorial

Eric Cole reaches par-5 No. 15 in two, makes birdie at the Memorial

J.T. Poston's 115-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 14 at the Memorial

Si Woo Kim's 175-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 18 at the Memorial

Eric Cole nearly aces No. 12, sets up birdie at the Memorial

Ryan Gerard gets up-and-down from 91 yards for birdie on No. 11 at the Memorial

Eric Cole sinks 4-foot putt for birdie on No. 11 at the Memorial

Si Woo Kim drains 16-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at the Memorial

Si Woo Kim holes out for Eagle on No. 15 at the Memorial

Sam Burns sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at the Memorial

Eric Cole gets up-and-down from 130 yards for birdie on No. 9 at the Memorial

J.T. Poston makes birdie on No. 6 at the Memorial

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 6 at the Memorial

Ryan Gerard reaches par-5 No. 5 in two, makes birdie at the Memorial

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 5 at the Memorial

Sam Burns gets up-and-down from 146 yards for birdie on No. 3 at the Memorial

Ryan Gerard's 150-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at the Memorial

Sam Burns's 196-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 1 at the Memorial

Eric Cole's 200-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at the Memorial

J.T. Poston's 110-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 15 at the Memorial