JJ Spaun sinks 64-foot birdie putt to claim the win at the U.S. Open at Oakmont

On a rainy, messy day at Oakmont, JJ Spaun overcame the conditions to win the U.S. Open. In style.

The 34-year-old California native stood over a 64-foot, 5-inch putt for birdie on the final hole, needing only to get it close to make par to win. He sported a one-stroke lead, but still the nerves must have taken hold.

If so, JJ Spaun didn’t show it. Not for a moment.

He unleashed the putt, starting it well to the left of the hole as it rode a small ridge. Then the putt started making its turn to the right, pacing quickly toward the hole.

It continued on its path and for a moment it looked like Spaun might leave himself in a tough spot. No matter, the line wiggled clean and the putt fell right into the cup, essentially sealing him as the U.S. Open champion at -1 under for the weekend.

WHAT A PUTT!!!!

J.J. SPAUN WINS THE U.S. OPEN!!!! pic.twitter.com/EWdYQeDAzF

— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2025

It was an improbable finish, to say the least. JJ Spaun was a disaster in his opening nine holes on the course.

He bogeyed five of his first six holes en route to shooting a 40 on the front nine. That made him the first player on the PGA Tour since 2003 to shoot in the 40s on the front nine of a final round and go on to win.

Spaun was tied with Robert McIntyre at +1 over for the weekend heading into the 17th hole. That’s where he began to make his winning surge.

Looking at a driveable Par 4, JJ Spaun pulled out his driver and attempted to give it a go. He laced a perfect tee shot that landed on the apron and flew onto the green, going just past the cup. He would have a chance at eagle.

While his first putt didn’t fall, he did drop the birdie putt to take the lead in the tournament. Then he had the heroics on 18, even though he needed only a par to win it. Impressive stuff, to say the least.