There are few things that Spaun would take back from what has to be considered a career-best performance, even if he has a single tour win in the Valero Texas Open. Maybe his putt on the 72nd hole on Sunday evening, when his ball came up about two rolls short of victory on a birdie try.

Golf fans have been left furious after JJ Spaun exploited a rules loophole during this weekend's Players Championship. The American finished joint top with Rory McIlroy as both players registered scores of 12 under at the Players Stadium Course in Florida.