Oakmont was almost unplayable Sunday afternoon in the rain. But in the end, it was exactly what Spaun needed to become one of the unlikeliest U.S. Open champions.
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J.J. Spaun’s career changed at U.S. Open. 1 life-changing move got him there
J.J. Spaun’s career changed with his win at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. One life-changing decision got him there.
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Why Tyrrell Hatton flashed full range of emotions — right as J.J. Spaun won
In the span of 60 seconds, Tyrrell Hatton showed us the fire burning beneath pro sports, and the golf fan that lives in every competitor.
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The sweetest off-course moments at the U.S. Open | Rogers Report
From J.J. Spaun's coaches embracing each other to the World No. 1 thanking security at Oakmont, here's what you didn't see on the broadcast.
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Delays, rulings, 'bad luck', heartbreak: 20 ways this U.S. Open went insane
If you like when the U.S. Open pushes golfers to the edge — and then keeps pushing — Oakmont's wild Sunday was for you.
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Burns denied water relief on 15th, double-bogeys
Despite appealing to two USGA rules officials, Sam Burns was denied casual water relief on the 15th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday and ended up double-bogeying.
Bob MacIntyre lost the U.S. Open, but his gesture in defeat told the story
Robert MacIntyre lost the U.S. Open. His gesture of sportsmanship after was equal parts shocking and touching.
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The Tiger Woods advice that helped J.J. Spaun win the U.S. Open
J.J. Spaun credited some of his success on Sunday at Oakmont to some old wisdom passed down from Tiger Woods.
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Tour Confidential: J.J. Spaun's U.S. Open win, Rory's challenge, Oakmont lessons
We discuss J.J. Spaun's U.S. Open win, Rory McIlroy's new challenge and what we learned from a week at Oakmont.
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Scottie Scheffler's U.S. Open miss left him with 1 unshakeable thought
The U.S. Open was there for the taking, but Scottie Scheffler couldn't grab it on the weekend. Afterward, he was left with one unshakable thought.
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1 shot defined J.J. Spaun’s U.S. Open win (and it wasn’t the putt at 18)
J.J. Spaun’s U.S. Open character came to the fore Sunday, most especially after a shot that could have sunk him.
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U.S. Open Prize Money 2025: Complete Payouts and Earnings
We knew Oakmont would be tough, and it delivered. J.J. Spaun was in the mix from the start, and with a clutch putt on the final hole, he proved he’s the perfect U.S. Open champion. Golfers were folding all around him, and he went out with the clutch birdie.
While no one plays the U.S. Open just for the paycheck, here’s how the payouts looked after the final round.
U.S. Open 2025 prize money payouts
| Position | Player | Score | Earnings | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.J. Spaun | -1 | $4,300,000 | 
| 2 | Robert MacIntyre | 1 | $2,322,000 | 
| 3 | Viktor Hovland | 2 | $1,459,284 | 
| T4 | Cameron Young | 3 | $876,869 | 
| T4 | Tyrrell Hatton | 3 | $876,869 | 
| T4 | Carlos Ortiz | 3 | $876,869 | 
| T7 | Sam Burns | 4 | $614,423 | 
| T7 | Jon Rahm | 4 | $614,423 | 
| T7 | Scottie Scheffler | 4 | $614,423 | 
| T10 | Russell Henley | 5 | $465,937 | 
| T10 | Ben Griffin | 5 | $465,937 | 
| T12 | Adam Scott | 6 | $348,967 | 
| T12 | Thriston Lawrence | 6 | $348,967 | 
| T12 | Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson | 6 | $348,967 | 
| T12 | Xander Schauffele | 6 | $348,967 | 
| T12 | Chris Kirk | 6 | $348,967 | 
| T12 | Brooks Koepka | 6 | $348,967 | 
| T12 | Christiaan Bezuidenhout | 6 | $348,967 | 
| T19 | Rory McIlroy | 7 | $242,532 | 
| T19 | Ryan Fox | 7 | $242,532 | 
| T19 | Emiliano Grillo | 7 | $242,532 | 
| T19 | Victor Perez | 7 | $242,532 | 
| T23 | Patrick Reed | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Collin Morikawa | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Jordan Spieth | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Matt Wallace | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Jason Day | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Sam Stevens | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Thomas Detry | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Nick Taylor | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Max Greyserman | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T23 | Chris Gotterup | 8 | $161,132 | 
| T33 | Tom Kim | 9 | $113,503 | 
| T33 | J.T. Poston | 9 | $113,503 | 
| T33 | Aaron Rai | 9 | $113,503 | 
| T33 | Keegan Bradley | 9 | $113,503 | 
| 37 | Maverick McNealy | 10 | $101,379 | 
| T38 | Taylor Pendrith | 11 | $90,408 | 
| T38 | Tony Finau | 11 | $90,408 | 
| T38 | Matt Fitzpatrick | 11 | $90,408 | 
| T38 | Marc Leishman | 11 | $90,408 | 
| T42 | Hideki Matsuyama | 12 | $72,943 | 
| T42 | Andrew Novak | 12 | $72,943 | 
| T42 | Trevor Cone | 12 | $72,943 | 
| T42 | Si Woo Kim | 12 | $72,943 | 
| T46 | Niklas Norgaard | 13 | $56,944 | 
| T46 | Daniel Berger | 13 | $56,944 | 
| T46 | Rasmus Højgaard | 13 | $56,944 | 
| T46 | Jhonattan Vegas | 13 | $56,944 | 
| T50 | Ryan McCormick | 14 | $48,101 | 
| T50 | Michael Kim | 14 | $48,101 | 
| T50 | Mackenzie Hughes | 14 | $48,101 | 
| T50 | Adam Schenk | 14 | $48,101 | 
| T50 | Ryan Gerard | 14 | $48,101 | 
| T55 | Justin Hastings (a) | 15 | $0 | 
| T55 | Laurie Canter | 15 | $46,081 | 
| T57 | Sungjae Im | 16 | $45,423 | 
| T57 | Denny McCarthy | 16 | $45,423 | 
| T59 | Harris English | 18 | $44,984 | 
| T59 | Brian Harman | 18 | $44,984 | 
| T61 | Jordan Smith | 19 | $43,445 | 
| T61 | James Nicholas | 19 | $43,445 | 
| T61 | Johnny Keefer | 19 | $43,445 | 
| T64 | Cam Davis | 22 | $42,351 | 
| T64 | Matthieu Pavon | 22 | $42,351 | 
| 66 | Philip Barbaree, Jr. | 24 | $41,692 | 
Top Photo Caption: J.J. Spaun captured his first major championship Sunday at Oakmont. (GETTY IMAGES/Patrick Smith)
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Ciganda takes LPGA Classic; 1st win in 8 years
Carlota Ciganda birdied the final two holes to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than 8 1/2 years.
Rory: Open at Portrush next 'mountain to climb'
After finishing well back in the U.S. Open field, Rory McIlroy will soon turn his attention to trying to win the Open Championship at Portrush.
Conners withdraws from U.S. Open due to wrist
Corey Conners withdrew from the U.S. Open shortly before Sunday's final round because of a right wrist injury.
Tee times for the final round of the 2025 U.S. Open
Here is the full list of tee times for the final round of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Burns up 1 at U.S. Open; Scott, Spaun keep pace
Sam Burns is one round away from a U.S. Open title but with no margin for error after Saturday's round of 69 left him with a one-shot lead over Adam Scott and J.J. Spaun.
Can’t Improve Your Golf Game? These 7 Mistakes Might Be The Reason
Every golfer wants to improve their golf game but many aren’t successful. If you can’t improve your golf game, it could be a mix of reasons from your mental approach to your practice routine to your equipment. Take a look at these seven mistakes that might be keeping you stuck.
You’re taking advice from the wrong sources
Some things in golf aren’t set in stone. You can have debates about whether a stronger or a weaker grip is better, for example. However, a lot of golf advice is generic and wrong. Taking lessons and watching videos from trusted sources can help but the best advice is to learn more about the game yourself.
Do some research, experiment on the range, read books and learn what truly controls the ball’s starting direction.
Your club fitting specs are no longer accurate
You were fitted for your clubs two years ago but, since then, your swing speed has dropped, you’ve gained mobility or you’ve started hitting a fade instead of a draw. Your clubs haven’t adapted to the change but your swing has. Players change their paths and low points over time so what used to work may now exacerbate problems.
Recheck your lie angle and shaft flex, especially if your miss pattern has changed (e.g., hitting shots thin, pulling everything or losing distance unexpectedly). Small adjustments can make your current clubs fit again.



