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

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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.”

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!

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