J.J. Spaun managed the rain and a tough Oakmont course to win the 2025 U.S. Open, the first major victory for the California native.

J.J. Spaun played the two best shots of his life when it matter most. The result: He's won the U.S. Open. Tied with Robert MacIntyre at +1, Spaun went to the driveable 17th and launched this shot: He would miss the eagle, but make the birdie, to grab a one stroke lead. All he needed was a par on 18. he would do one better.

As he stood on the ninth tee box in the pouring rain, it looked for all the world like J.J. Spaun had just played his way out of contention for the 125th US Open championship. A few hours later,