Looking back on J.J. Spaun’s only ever win on the regular PGA Tour and how he triumphed that week

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J.J. Spaun has clinched just the second PGA Tour win of his career at the US Open, after what was a memorable final round at Oakmont.

Spaun played out a historic US Open final round in Pennsylvania, securing the prestigious title with a 64-foot birdie putt.

Viktor Hovland congratulated Spaun on his success shortly after the putt went in, with the pair having played together on Sunday.

Spaun ended the US Open one-under as Hovland finished third on two-over, a shot behind second-placed Robert MacIntyre.

Several players finished strong at Oakmont despite the difficult conditions, with the fourth round having been disrupted by a 90-minute rain delay.

How did US Open champion J.J. Spaun clinch his first PGA Tour win?

But it was all about Spaun, who had previously only triumphed on the PGA Tour at the 2022 Valero Texas Open.

Back then on the Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio, the American ace carded rounds of 67, 70, 69 and 69.

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And that score of 13-under was enough to edge out Matt Jones and Matt Kuchar, who tied for second on 11-under.

Spaun’s fine tournament involved one eagle and 23 birdies, while he topped the pile for Strokes Gained: Total and Putts per GIR.

J.J. Spaun 2022 Valero Texas Open performance stats

Spaun came agonisingly close to doubling his PGA Tour wins tally before heading to Oakmont, having really impressed in 2025 so far.

He now has 17 starts to his name, with runner-up finishes recorded at the Cognizant Classic and The Players Championship.

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Spaun and Jacob Bridgeman narrowly lost out to Joe Highsmith at the former, before he endured a heartbreaking playoff defeat to Rory McIlroy at the latter.

The American has now posted five top 10 finishes in 2025, along with seven top 25s from his 14 cuts made and one withdrawal.

He will be full of confidence going forward, having just won one of the most difficult US Open events in recent memory.

But Spaun, who turned pro in 2012, will also be hugely grateful for that debut victory at the Valero Texas Open three years ago.