J.J. Spaun needed to two-putt to win the U.S. Open.
But why not do it in one?
From beyond 60 feet, Spaun played it perfectly on the 18th green in the pouring rain at Oakmont Country Club.
Cash, and a major championship.
WHAT A PUTT!!!!
J.J. SPAUN WINS THE U.S. OPEN!!!! pic.twitter.com/EWdYQeDAzF
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2025
No one would’ve believed you if they shared this outcome from the future after Spaun had played five holes on Sunday.
He bogeyed No. 1. And No. 2. And No. 3.
After a par on the 4th, Spaun bogeyed 5, too.
But then a couple of things happened.
The rain led to a delay, in which Spaun likely had a chance to clear his head.
And the top of the field collapsed, bringing Spaun back into contention as he steadied his own ship.
By the 17th hole, Spaun drove the green on the par-4 and nearly holed his eagle putt. He settled for birdie, meaning he just needed to par the 18th to win.
Spaun did one better by sinking his putt from the moon to hoist the trophy.
He made history in the process. According to the broadcast, no player in any PGA event had ever shot a 40 or worse in the front-9 on Sunday at any tournament and still won the tourney.
Spaun shot a 40 on the front, but then he went 3-under 32 on the back, and he was a champion.
And what a way to finish it off.
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