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.

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.

J.J. Spaun scripted a fairytale finish at the 2025 U.S. Open, holding off Robert MacIntyre to clinch his first major title. In an epic final round at Oakmont, Spaun sank a stunning 65-foot birdie on the 18th to finish at one under par,

We spent three hours with J.J. Spaun after his U.S. Open victory to find out what goes on behind the scenes after winning a major title.

J.J. Spaun hits miraclulous 65-foot putt to clinch the 125th U.S. Open and he is overjoyed at winning his first major title

The California native tells PEOPLE that "fortunate breaks" helped him to come out on top at Oakmont on Sunday, June 15

JJ Spaun claimed a two-shot victory over Bob MacIntyre at the US Open, his maiden major victory; Spauns win lifts him to world No 8 and enhances hopes of a Ryder Cup debut, having already impressed on

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

Spaun’s defining moment came at the 18th where he found the green in two and faced a 65-foot putt to avoid a two-putt par.

Tiger Woods proved to be a motivation for JJ Spaun's U.S. Open win after a rain-soaked course challenged him to the edge.