Coming into the week, the prior six U.S. Opens were won at a score of 6 under or lower -- the longest streak in championship history. The USGA had contested tournaments at unorthodox sites such as Los Angeles Country Club and a restored Pinehurst No. 2, where it will return with regularity.

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J.J. Spaun's win at the U.S. Open was one of the best sports moments of the year. It was also full of teaching moments.

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J.J. Spaun is an American professional golfer who won the 2025 U.S. Open. Learn about his nationality, education, career highlights, and personal life, including his journey with Type 1 Diabetes.

J.J. Spaun's Wife Melody Spaun Sparks Intrigue After Relative Unknown Wins US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.J. Spaun didn't exactly come out of nowhere to win the US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 15, though he may as well have.

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.

J.J. Spaun’s career changed with his win at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. One life-changing decision got him there.