The final round of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont was nothing short of brutal. Rain had soaked the course, turning an already punishing setup into a nightmare for the field.
But through the chaos, J.J. Spaun delivered one of the most unforgettable finishes in major championship history.
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025…
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Standing over a 64-foot birdie putt on the 18th, needing only a two-putt to secure his first major, Spaun drained it, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
As the ball disappeared into the cup, Spaun threw his putter into the air, overwhelmed by the moment.
Viktor Hovland, who had battled Spaun throughout the day, was the first to embrace him.
Hovland hugged the $4.3M winner and expressed his mad respect, saying, “That was impressive dude, congrats.”
“Yeah, that was unbelievable,” Hovland said later during the press conference.
“To watch him hole the putt on 12 down the hill there was unreal. And then he makes another one on 14 that was straight down the hill. And then the one on 18, it’s just absolutely filthy there.”
Viktor had his own battle. He had led for much of the final round, but a bogey on 16 and a missed birdie chance on 17 left him finishing at 2-over, settling for third place.
Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre, watching from the clubhouse hoping to join Spaun in a playoff, was captured with his priceless reaction. As Spaun’s putt dropped, MacIntyre couldn’t help but smile and clapped wholeheartedly.
A few seconds later, he shouted, “Wow!”—a moment caught on camera that instantly went viral.
Bob MacIntyre applauding JJ Spaun draining the winning US Open putt as it ended his dream.
Love that reaction. Did all he could, but he had to applaud better.pic.twitter.com/50jF2vfhIu
— Ryan Ballengee (@RyanBallengee) June 16, 2025
Tyrrell Hatton was mid-interview, and had an epic live reaction.
“Oh, he has holed it. Unbelievable! What a putt to win! That’s incredible.”
When asked what Spaun must be feeling, Hatton didn’t hesitate: “In shock!”
The praise kept rolling in. Billy Horschel, sidelined due to injury, tweeted: “Take a bow @JJSpaun!!!!”.
Ex PGA Tour pro, Colt Knost, also chimed in: “Congrats @JJSpaun!!! What a back 9!!! He added “Dude has always been a stripe show and now a @usopengolf champion!!!”.
Michel Kim, a fan favorite, summed it up tweeting: “Dropped out of coverage to 65ft birdie putt and a US Open trophy. Unreal. Congrats to JJ!”
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