Coming into the week, the prior six U.S. Opens were won at a score of 6 under or lower -- the longest streak in championship history. The USGA had contested tournaments at unorthodox sites such as Los Angeles Country Club and a restored Pinehurst No. 2, where it will return with regularity.

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Golf star J.J. Spaun joins TODAY to open up about his mindset shift and mental pressure that he overcame going into the U.S. Open that led to his championship win, and he shares how he handled the challenging weather at Oakmont Country Club.

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J.J. Spaun is an American professional golfer who won the 2025 U.S. Open. Learn about his nationality, education, career highlights, and personal life, including his journey with Type 1 Diabetes.

J.J. Spaun's Wife Melody Spaun Sparks Intrigue After Relative Unknown Wins US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.J. Spaun didn't exactly come out of nowhere to win the US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 15, though he may as well have.