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2025 US Open winner J.J. Spaun speaks to CNN Sports
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The California native tells PEOPLE that "fortunate breaks" helped him to come out on top at Oakmont on Sunday, June 15
JJ Spaun was the subject of a playful dig from a fellow PGA Tour star in the aftermath of his fairytale US Open triumph. Spaun has been the hottest ticket in golf since getting his major account up and running with a gritty performance at Oakmont Country Club, where he was the only player to finish under par at one of the toughest courses around.
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.
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.
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 captured his first major championship with a stunning birdie-birdie finish to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont. Needing just two putts to win, Spaun sunk a bomb from 64 feet, 5 inches at No. 18 to secure the title.