WATCH: 'Fairytale ending' for JJ Spaun as ludicrous putt wins US Open

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American pro golfer JJ Spaun had a 'fairytale ending' after an insane putt secured victory at Oakmont on Sunday.
The 34-year-old denied Robert MacIntyre the opportunity to become Scotland's first major champion since 1999 after he burst into contention following an excellent two-under-par 68.
That made him the clubhouse leader at one over and the Scot looked set for at least a play-off against Spaun, who had two holes to play. American pro golfer JJ Spaun had a 'fairytale ending' after stealing Scotmsman Robert MacIntyre's US Open dream in victorious scenes at Oakmont on Sunday. Pic:But the American first sent a stunning 309-yard drive onto the green at the short par-four 17th and two-putted for a birdie before sinking a mammoth 64-foot putt on the 18th green to seal glory.
Speaking following the victory, Spaun said: 'It's definitely like a storybook, fairytale ending. Kind of underdog fighting back, not giving up, never quitting.
'With the rain and everything and then the putt, you couldn't write a better story. I'm just so fortunate to be on the receiving end of that.'
this angle of the 64-foot putt to win the US Open is RIDICULOUSpic.twitter.com/jdqthi35MU — Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) June 16, 2025
He added that his 'own moment' would be unforgettable for the rest of his life.
A 96-minute delay was forced on golfers on Sunday when a thunderstorm broke out at around 4pm local time.
The break seemed to do Spaun well who found his best game and birdies at the 12th, 14th, 17th and 18th took him to glory. MacIntyre was denied the opportunity to become Scotland's first major champion since 1999 after he burst into contention following an excellent two-under-par 68. Pic:'I felt like I had a chance, a really good chance to win the US Open at the start of the day,' he admitted, 'It just unraveled very fast but the break was actually the key for me to winning this tournament.
'The tee shot on nine, like my first shot back. That was the hole we got stopped on. I just flushed one, like a nice little cut up the left side.'
Entering the last day of the tournament, Sam Burns and Adam Scott were leading with Burns' hopes quashed at the restart. Having completed a career Grand Slam earlier in the year when he won The Masters in Augusta, Rory has admitted struggles in getting the motivation back following the lifetime achievement. Pic:The American Ryder Cup player blamed water on the 15th fairway for his blunder, saying: 'When I walked into it, clearly you could see water coming up. Took practice swings and it's just water splashing every single time.'
He added that he had called a rules official over who disagreed.
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy finished tied for 19th following a gruelling weekend for the Down man.
Having completed a career Grand Slam earlier in the year when he won The Masters in Augusta, Rory has admitted to struggles in getting the motivation back following the lifetime achievement.