JJ Spaun Seizes U.S. Open‍ Title After Dramatic Final round

Updated june 16, ‍2025

JJ Spaun claimed the 125th U.S. Open championship at Oakmont Country Club after a roller-coaster final round. Spaun, whose role as a contender seemed⁢ in jeopardy after bogeying four of the frist five holes, rallied to secure his ⁤first major title.

A clutch birdie on the par-4 17th, where he drove the ball within 17 feet and two-putted, propelled him past Robert McIntyre. McIntyre, of Scotland, posted a final round of ‍68 to take the clubhouse‍ led at one-over-par.

Spaun sealed the ⁢victory with a remarkable 65-foot putt on the 18th,⁣ finishing with a final-round 72. Overnight leader Sam Burns and Adam⁢ Scott faltered in their final holes, while Tyrrell Hatton⁢ briefly held a share of the lead.

A weather delay⁣ of nearly two hours threatened to push⁢ the tournament to Monday. Scottie Scheffler finished the tournament at four-over-par after shooting an even-par 70.

Rory McIlroy carded a⁢ 67, ⁢his best round ⁣of the week, to finish in the top 20. McIlroy ⁣said he⁣ is now focused on the Open Championship next month.

‍ “look, I climbed ⁣my Everest in April, and I‍ think after you do something like ⁤that, you’ve got to ⁣make your way back down, and you’ve got to look for another mountain to climb,” McIlroy told‍ RTÉ Sport’s greg Allen.
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What’s next

mcilroy is looking to regain his focus and make a strong showing ⁢at the open Championship next month.