J.J. Spaun Sends Strong Message to Field at U.S. Open

OAKMONT, Pa. — J.J. Spaun delivered a jaw-dropping, bogey-free 66 in the opening round of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday, June 12, seizing the early lead and etching his name into golf history. The 34-year-old Californian’s flawless 4-under-par performance on the notoriously brutal course left fans and analysts buzzing, with social media ablaze over the viral moment for J.J. Spaun. Spaun’s record-setting inward nine of 31 strokes marked the lowest first nine in U.S. Open history at Oakmont, a course dubbed “America’s sternest test of golf.” https://twitter.com/ForePlayPod/status/1933207233266860275 Spaun, ranked 25th in the world, navigated Oakmont’s punishing 7,372-yard, par-70 layout with precision, leveraging his elite approach play (0.761 Strokes Gained: Approach, fifth on TOUR) and a red-hot putter (4.05 Strokes Gained: Putting, best in the field). His four birdies, including a chip-in on the 10th and a pinpoint tee shot on the par-3 16th, showcased his composure under pressure. Spaun’s 26 putts and clutch par saves, like a 16-footer on the 8th, kept his card clean, a feat unmatched by any other player in the morning wave. Click here to see what Spaun had to say, following the round! J.J. Spaun speaks to the media: Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; JJ Spaun lines up his putt on the 14th green during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images “This is only my second U.S. Open, so I just took what the course gave me,” J.J. Spaun told Sky Sports, crediting his lack of expectations for his free-swinging approach. “A bogey-free 66 at Oakmont? I’ll take that every day.” The 34-year-old San Diego State alumnus, J.J. Spaun had the entire golf world talking Thursday morning. Click here to find out how it happened! How it happened: Jun 11, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays his ball on a tee on the 12th tee during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The round, his lowest ever in a major, matched the record for the best opening score at Oakmont in U.S. Open history, fueling viral chatter on X, where posts hailed his “flawless” display. While heavyweights like Rory McIlroy (+4) and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau (+3) faltered on Oakmont’s slick greens and five-inch rough, Spaun’s lone PGA TOUR win at the 2022 Valero Texas Open seemed to foreshadow his ability to thrive on tough tracks of J.J. Spaun. His T2 finish at the 2025 Players Championship further hinted at his big-stage potential.As Scottie Scheffler and the afternoon wave took the course, Spaun’s lead held firm, with only eight players under par. Golf fans searching for “J.J. Spaun U.S. Open 2025,” “Oakmont leaderboard,” and “bogey-free 66” flooded the internet, amplifying the viral surge. Will Spaun’s historic round propel him to U.S. Open glory? The golf world is watching.

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