Posted on June 16, 2025 in News.
JJ Spaun tames Oakmont and wins the US Open
On an Oakmont course transformed into a survival game, JJ Spaun won a grueling 125th US Open. The Californian posted the only score under par (-1) of the tournament after a stunning final round. +5 after six holes, Spaun was the best after the interruption. His card of 72 (+2) allowed him to win his first major tournament. Victor Perez finished 19th.
This Sunday at Oakmont, JJ Spaun experienced hell and then heaven. On the first six holes of the final round, he recorded five bogeys. After struggling until play was interrupted by a thunderstorm, his resilience finally paid off. On a course considered the most demanding in the world, Spaun hung on. The American chained four birdies on the last six holes. The turning point came on the 17th: a perfect drive on a short par 4 gave him a crucial birdie.
ONE OF THE BEST DRIVES OF THE DAY ON 17!
Co-leader JJ Spaun with that left for EAGLE! pic.twitter.com/iPCK0KCOjD
— US Open (@usopengolf) June 15, 2025
On the 72nd hole, it was the apotheosis: he sank a 20-meter putt for a final birdie, and triumph. Defeated in a playoff at the beginning of the year at the Players Championship by Rory McIlroy, JJ Spaun this time lifted the trophy and entered the world's top 10 for the first time in his career: he was ranked 8th.
WHAT A PUTT!!!!
JJ SPAUN WINS THE US OPEN!!!! pic.twitter.com/EWdYQeDAzF
— US Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2025
A tough end to the day for the final group. Adam Scott and Sam Burns, who were in the running and battling for victory until six holes from the end, exploded into action. The two men finished their tournament with respective scores of +9 and +8.
Big trouble for two contenders.
Burns with a double bogey on 15. Hatton with a bogey on 17. pic.twitter.com/rRnx1BlyXv
— US Open (@usopengolf) June 15, 2025
Robert McIntyre finished second. The Scot shot a 68 (-2) on this final round, giving him the best score in the clubhouse for a few minutes.
Victor Perez performed well at Oakmont! The Tarbes native earned a top-20 finish with a total of +7. Conversely, Matthieu Pavon had a tough weekend. The Bordeaux native finished second to last in the cut with a total of +22.
To find the complete leaderboard of the 125th US Open: click here.
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