J.J. Spaun Wins 2025 U.S. Open: Epic Putt at Oakmont
J.J. Spaun stunned the world at Oakmont,sinking a miraculous 64-foot birdie putt to seize the 2025 U.S. open title, completing an improbable comeback. This victory, his second PGA Tour win, earned him a $4.3 million prize and cemented his place in golf history. Spaun’s dramatic finish saw him edge out Robert MacIntyre. A phenomenal run put him in the company of golf legends like Hogan and Nicklaus. After a disastrous start, the rain delay allowed Spaun to regroup and dominate the back nine. He finished birdie-birdie to clinch the championship. Stay informed with all the latest sports news and analysis at News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for the newly crowned champion.
J.J. Spaun Sinks Miraculous Putt to win U.S. Open
Oakmont, Pa. — J.J. Spaun, a 120-1 longshot, capped off a stunning comeback with a 64-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont country Club. The victory marks only the second PGA Tour win of his career, earning him a $4.3 million prize.
Spaun’s dramatic finish saw him edge out Robert MacIntyre by a single stroke. His clutch birdie on the 17th, where he drove the green and two-putted, set the stage for the astonishing putt on 18. The 64-footer was the longest putt made all week on Oakmont’s notoriously difficult greens.
Spaun joins an elite group of golfers—Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Jon Rahm—as the only players to finish birdie-birdie to win the U.S. Open. Only Spaun and Hogan have achieved this feat at Oakmont.
After struggling early in the final round with a 40 on the front nine, including five bogeys in the frist six holes, Spaun appeared to be out of contention. However, a rain delay allowed him to regroup.He shot a 3-under 32 on the back nine, highlighted by the two closing birdies, to secure the improbable victory and the U.S. Open championship.