J.J. Spaun wins first career golf major
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JJ Spaun didn't just win $4.3 million—he also soared up the OWGR and Ryder Cup standings after his U.S. Open victory.
His thrilling victory at Oakmont Country Club on Sunday was another example of the inspiring resilience of a San Dimas High graduate who never forgot his roots.
J.J. Spaun Coming off 1st Major Win at U.S. Open
J. Spaun won the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club after sinking an impressive putt from 64 feet away from the hole. He joins TODAY, along with his caddie Mark Carens, to talk about getting his “head back in the game” for the back nine after a rougher first half to his game and how he was up late the night before while his youngest daughter was fighting a bug.
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Golf Digest on MSNU.S. Open 2025: The clubs J.J. Spaun used to win at OakmontIn one of the most improbable wins in U.S. Open history, J.J. Spaun started the final round with five bogeys in the first six holes, stood four shots back with nine holes to play then came home in 32 to win at rain-laden Oakmont C.C.
J.J. Spaun's Sunday at Oakmont to win the 2025 U.S. Open was one of the craziest final rounds from a major champion in recent memory. He began his day with five bogeys in his first six holes, going from tied at 2nd to five shots back of the lead before even making the turn.
The Californian overcame an exceedingly slow start Sunday to prevail at stormy Oakmont Country Club with some late-round drama.