How it happened:
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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