US Open champion JJ Spaun turned a free fall into a title
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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.
OAKMONT, Pa. – J.J. Spaun’s closing pursuit of major glory began at 3 a.m. Sunday in, of all places, a CVS in downtown Pittsburgh. Spaun’s almost 2-year-old daughter, Violet, had woken up with a stomach bug, and mere hours into Father’s Day, dad duty called.
When J.J. Spaun rolled in the winning putt at the U.S. Open, it wasn’t just the crowd that reacted. Standing off to the side, Robert MacIntyre gave the most relatable response possible: a stunned "Wow,
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J.J. Spaun's Wife Melody Spaun Makes Honest Revelation After US Open Victory originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
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J.J. Spaun earned the right to dance in the rain after making the longest putt of the 2025 U.S. Open on Sunday. Watch how he won the event.
The Californian overcame an exceedingly slow start Sunday to prevail at stormy Oakmont Country Club with some late-round drama.
J.J. Spaun won the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont in dramatic fashion on Sunday, draining a 64-foot putt on the final hole that sent the place into hysterics. It also led to a great celebration by Spaun and his caddie, Mark Carens, who shared a special hug just moments after the ball fell into the hole.