J.J. Spaun produced a stunning display to triumph at the US Open, representing his first-ever major championship win.
Oakmont wasn’t perfect for the US Open, but Spaun battled the course and the elements to clinch the prestigious trophy.
Basketball icon Caitlin Clark questioned if Oakmont was fun to play as she watched the US Open final round, which was interrupted for 90 minutes due to rain.
But once the action resumed in Pennsylvania, it was American Spaun who took the title to claim his second win on the PGA Tour.
He finished his four rounds of the US Open on one-under, two shots ahead of Robert MacIntyre in second and three ahead of Viktor Hovland in third.
Gary Player reacts after J.J. Spaun wins the US Open
Spaun will still be celebrating his unforgettable success, with golfing legend Gary Player among his well-wishers on social media.
Nine-time major champion Player, who triumphed at the tournament in 1965, wrote on X: “What a thrilling U.S. Open at Oakmont!
“Many, many congratulations to JJ Spaun on a magnificent tournament and no doubt a grind through a tough first nine today, rain delay (perhaps a blessing?), and an absolutely unbelievable putt to finish off the major championship.
“Perhaps one of the greatest feelings for any sportsman is to win their national open. This was certainly the culmination of years of hard work for JJ. Well done to all at the USGA and Oakmont for a spectacular 125th! GP.”
Tom Watson messages J.J. Spaun after US Open victory at Oakmont
Another legend in Tom Watson was also quick to congratulate the latest champion of the US Open, having also won the event in 1982.
The eight-time major winner wrote on X: “What a historic finish after a really bad luck start today. You showed real guts. Congratulations JJ Spaun, National Open Champion!”
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Spaun had quite simply ridiculously bad luck at the start of his final round, when his effort on two hit the flagstick.
Remarkably, his ball ended almost 50 yards away from the hole, but the American clearly didn’t let that impact him in a negative way.
Such resilience is needed to win a major championship, and Spaun proved he has that in abundance on Sunday at Oakmont.
And it was more skill than resilience that was on show at the very last, with the 34-year-old sinking a simply stunning 64-foot birdie putt when a par was all that was required.
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