J.J. Spaun turned a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open at wet and nasty Oakmont into a thing of beauty at the end Sunday with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship.

L.A. native J.J. Spaun turns a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open into a thing of beauty with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship.

The poor weather conditions at Oakmont Country Club got the better of most of the competitors at the 2025 U.S. Open during Sunday's final round, but J.J. Spaun overcame the challenge with a late surge to win his first career major.

"Our purse is $21.5 million. Winner's check is $4.3 million. We didn't raise our purse this year," USGA CEO Mike Whan said. "When I started at the USGA just four years ago, our purse was $12.5 million, so I feel comfortable that we've been a leader in moving fast and bigger. [...] We want the money to be commensurate with the achievement."

As he stood on the ninth tee box in the pouring rain, it looked for all the world like J.J. Spaun had just played his way out of contention for the 125th US Open championship.

After his sensational comeback win at the 2025 U.S. Open, J.J. Spaun boosted his career earnings to $22.281 million.

J.J. Spaun entered the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday within striking distance of the lead, just a single stroke back of Sam Burns at 3-under. After the second hole, however, it became clear luck wouldn't be on Spaun's side as he attempted to track down the leader.

Melody Means Spaun is the wife of golfer J.J. Spaun. They have been married since 2019 and have two daughters, Emerson and Violet.