As the 2025 PGA Tour season rolls on, J.J. Spaun is working to become a household name.
Thanks largely to a second-place finish at TPC Sawgrass in March, Spaun has been the topic of conversation among golf enthusiasts, and he entered the 2025 U.S. Open among the top 25 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
With Spaun seeking the second PGA Tour win of his career, his path to prominence is back in the spotlight. Here’s what to know about Spaun’s Southern California roots and ascension to stardom in college.
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Where is J.J. Spaun from?
Spaun is from Los Angeles.
He was born to a white American father and a half-Filipino, half-Mexican mother and raised in Los Angeles County. Spaun attended San Dimas High School in San Dimas, Calif.
As a pro, his residence is listed as Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Where did J.J. Spaun go to college?
Spaun played golf collegiately at San Diego State University.
He was lightly recruited out of high school and elected to walk on to the Aztecs golf team. The decision paid off for all involved parties, as Spaun became a two-time All-American and was named the Mountain West Player of the Year as a senior in 2012.
Spaun turned pro after his final year of college.
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How old is J.J. Spaun?
Spaun is 34. He was born on Aug. 21, 1990.
J.J. Spaun career earnings
Spaun has earned just over $16.5 million in his career, according to Yahoo Sports. Most recently, he netted nearly $300,000 after tying for sixth place at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Spaun’s biggest win of 2025 came in March, when he earned $2.7 million for a second-place finish at The Players Championship.
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