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16-06-2025
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J.J. Spaun's Wife Melody Spaun Makes Honest Revelation After US Open Victory
J.J. Spaun's Wife Melody Spaun Makes Honest Revelation After US Open Victory originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.J. Spaun's wife Melody Spaun and two kids had a front-row seat to witness the golfer's thrilling putt to win the U.S. Open. Spaun scripted a fairytale finish at the 2025 U.S. Open, holding off Robert MacIntyre to clinch his first major title. Advertisement In an epic final round at Oakmont, Spaun sank a stunning 65-foot birdie on the 18th hole to finish at 1-under par, the only player in the field to finish under par. Spaun's final-round 72, which included five bogeys in the opening six holes, turned around with clutch birdies at the 12th, 14th, and 17th before the unforgettable final putt. The newest U.S. Open winner greatly benefitted from a reset after the lengthy weather delay. MacIntyre, who shot an impressive 68 in tough conditions, finished second after setting the clubhouse lead at 1-over par. Despite the loss, the Scot was full of praise, applauding with genuine sportsmanship. J.J. Spaun celebrates with his family and the championship trophy after winning the 125th U.S. Open golf tournament. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The moment meant even more as it fell on Father's Day. Spaun's wife, Melody, and their daughters, Emerson and Violet, were on hand to witness the emotional victory. 'Dada won! Look at that trophy!' the girls cheered, beaming with pride. Advertisement Spaun's wife couldn't hold back her emotions as well. 'Honestly, I feel like he's always been the underdog, and he's finally proved himself,' she shared in an interview posted Sunday by the PGA Tour. 'He finally feels like he belongs here, and he's showing it.' Spaun, who just the night before had joked about needing room service after a long day, dedicated the win to his family. 'She's back at the hotel with our two girls... they're probably going to bed any minute now,' Spaun told reporters on Saturday. From playing on the Canadian Tour to hoisting the U.S. Open trophy, Spaun's journey has been nothing short of remarkable, a victory made even sweeter by the love and support of his tight-knit family. Advertisement Related: J.J. Spaun's Clear Message on Wife Melody Spaun This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
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Brooks Koepka Gets Brutally Honest on Tension With Coach on 'Bad Habits' at US Open
Brooks Koepka Gets Brutally Honest on Tension With Coach on 'Bad Habits' at US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 125th U.S. Open teed off at Oakmont Country Club, and as expected, the brutal course setup challenged even the best players in the world. While only 10 players managed to shoot under par, J.J. Spaun surged ahead with a bogey-free 66, fueled by a record-setting 31 on his first nine. Brooks Koepka is in the mix too, carding a solid 2-under par 68 to tie for third, just two strokes behind Spaun. Advertisement Koepka had a standout moment with a 42-foot eagle putt on the par-5 fourth hole, then bounced back from even par with birdies on 17 and 18. But the story behind the scenes is just as intriguing. Koepka opened up about a tough session with coach Pete Cowen that lasted 45 minutes in a bunker. The golfer admitted that the coach had an intense discussion with him over "bad habits" he had developed. Brooks Koepka lines up his putt on the 17th green during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images 'I just sat there, and he scolded me pretty well," Koepka admitted during a Thursday media session. "But yeah, it's just a matter of executing what the field's first perception of where I've been." Justin Thomas even came over to check on him during this intense bunker session. Advertisement "Yeah, (with) Pete, I'll keep that between us," Koepka added. "... I wasn't happy with it. But it was something I think you need to hear, or I needed to hear, at the right time. And it's not the first time he's done it." This honesty and grit may just spark a turnaround. After missing the cut at the Masters and PGA Championship, Koepka looks determined to get back in the major conversation. As for his career earnings, Koepka isn't just stacking trophies as the star has accumulated money on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. According to Spotrac, Koepka raked in $29.8 million from his time on the PGA Tour and a whopping $44.1 million with LIV Golf. Advertisement Koepka's total career earnings stand at a massive $95 million, with $21 million coming from majors alone. Now, with a strong start at Oakmont, Koepka looks ready to add to that total. Related: Tiger Woods Injury: Is PGA Tour Star Golfer Playing in US Open Today? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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US Open: Rory McIlroy makes cut as defending champion DeChambeau bows out at Oakmont
Clubs were thrown but the towel was not. Rory McIlroy battled Oakmont's treacherous setup and his own frustrations to survive for the weekend at the 125th US Open. As McIlroy clung on, high-profile exits from Pennsylvania included the defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, Tommy Fleetwood, Dustin Johnson, Joaquin Niemann, Justin Thomas and Shane Lowry. In epitomising how Oakmont can mess with the mind, Lowry earned a one-stroke penalty after lifting his ball on the 14th green while forgetting to mark it. The Irishman could only laugh and, to be fair, did. McIlroy's day began with two double bogeys inside three holes. By the 12th, the Masters champion flung his iron 30 yards down the fairway in anger at a loose shot. Five holes later, McIlroy broke a tee marker after cracking it with his three-wood. Yet amongst this was admirable fighting spirit; McIlroy fired an approach shot to within 4ft of the 18th hole, a birdie ensuring a 72 for a six-over aggregate. McIlroy last four, played in two under, were crucial. The madcap nature of this US Open is such that McIlroy will believe he has a squeak of winning. Only three players – Sam Burns, JJ Spaun and Viktor Hovland – are under par. Burns leads the other two by one at minus three. Advertisement Welcome to Grindsville, Pennsylvania. Any golfer standing still was doing wonderfully well. They assessed four foot putts as if they were instead the Gaokao Exam. Smelling salts might as well have replaced energy drinks in the locker room. George Duangmanee shot 86, 89 on his US Open debut. The poor fella did not birdie a single hole amid a string of unmentionables. If watching elite golfers being reduced to quivering wrecks is your thing, this major constitutes essential viewing. DeChambeau's departure at 10 over is still a shock. The Californian added a 77 to Thursday's 73. Thomas four-putted from 22ft, the low point in back-to-back rounds of 76. Johnson, who won here in 2016, continues his slide towards early retirement. Denny McCarthy branded five and a half hour Oakmont rounds as 'a punch in the face.' The steam was just about visible from Jon Rahm's ears as he assessed his 75. 'I'm too annoyed and too mad right now to think about any perspective,' said Rahm. 'I am very frustrated. Very few rounds of golf I played in my life where I think I hit good putts and they didn't sniff the hole, so it's frustrating.' Whether Rahm thought pin placements were unfair was left for others to ponder. At four over, he remains a contender. Scottie Scheffler has matched Rahm's aggregate. 'Gosh, dang it' bawled Scheffler after a wayward drive, which is as close as he will ever come to an expletive-laden tirade. 'I battled really hard,' Scheffler said. 'It's challenging out there. I was not getting the ball in the correct spots and paying the price for it. Felt like me getting away with one over today wasn't all that bad. It could have been a lot worse. Around this golf course I don't think by any means I'm out of the tournament.' Scheffler was still on the practice range three hours after he walked from the final green. Advertisement Related: US Open golf 2025: big names toiling at Oakmont during second round – live Against this grisly backdrop, the Friday performance of Burns was exceptional. Burns converted from 20ft at the 9th, his last, for a five under par 65. Three under par claimed the clubhouse lead; Burns could sit back and watch the rest suffer. 'The golf course is really too difficult to try to figure out what's a good score and what's not,' Burns explained. 'You're really just shot by shot and trying to play each hole the best you can. If you try to be too perfect with putting it can drive you crazy, so I just try to really read it, put a good roll on it, focus on the speed and hope for the best. I have tried to play too perfect and tried to force it a little bit at times. So now I am trying to really be patient and take what the golf course gives me.' Hovland lurks. The Norwegian found himself in precisely the place you would rather not be on this course, 80ft from the hole on the final green. Hovland calmly two-putted, his 68 meaning one under par at halfway. In this Ryder Cup year, Hovland's return to form is excellent news for Europe and their captain Luke Donald. 'I've just been in a really nice mental state this week,' said Hovland. 'Both of my rounds have been very up and down. I feel like a couple times if it would have happened at another tournament, for example, I could have potentially lost my mind there a little bit. But I felt like I kept things together very well.' Indeed, Hovland played his closing stretch in level after a double bogey on his 11th. Advertisement Brooks Koepka twice reached three under on the back nine, his front half. Koepka bogeyed three in succession around the turn before dropping further shots at the 4th, 8th and 9th for a 74. Two over par might frustrate Koepka given his second round start but he is firmly in the mix. Koepka is arguably the most fascinating actor in this show; a one-time major specialist, he has produced inauspicious results since winning the 2023 US PGA Championship. Koepka missed the cut both at that event and the Masters this year. At Quail Hollow last month, Kopeka was heckled over his decision to accept tens of millions to perform on the LIV Tour. Whether it was that viral moment, a heart-to-heart with his straight-talking coach Pete Cowen or simply the ironing out of technical flaws, Koepka suddenly looks a threat once again. Oakmont is unlikely to faze him. It has already done exactly that to countless others.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
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2025 US Open Prediction, Best Bets & Golf Odds: Expect Strong DeChambeau Defence
US Open Betting Tips Bryson DeChambeau to finish in the top five - 19/10 Betfred Collin Morikawa to finish in the top 20 - 6/5 Bet365 The 125th US Open gets underway at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania on Thursday, where all eyes will be on defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, Masters champion Rory McIlroy and world number one Scottie Scheffler. Advertisement Unsurprisingly, the trio make up three of the top four in the US Open market on betting sites, along with Jon Rahm, who is priced at 13/1 just ahead of McIlroy. Scheffler has won three of his last four tournaments, including a five-shot win at last month's PGA Championship, and is the favourite at 3/1 while DeChambeau, who is looking to become the first player to win successive US Open titles since Brooks Koepka won in 2017 and 2018, is 15/2. This is the 10th time in history that the Oakmont Country Club has hosted the US Open, and the last time was nine years ago when Dustin Johnson picked up the first of his two major titles. The course, which is renowned as being one of the toughest in the US, thanks largely to its hazardous bunkers, has also hosted the US PGA Championship, US Women's Open and US Amateur Championship. US Open Betting Preview: Can Bryson go Back to Back? Backing DeChambeau to be there or thereabouts doesn't seem like a great risk and backing him at 15/2 is an interesting option, as is the 14/5 on offer for a top three finish with some golf betting sites. Advertisement He has finished in the top six in the last five American majors and has been first at some point in the week in his last five starts - so could this be the tournament when he finally converts? The reigning champion won't want to give up his title without a fight, but he knows the challenges of trying to defend his crown at the testing Oakmont Country Club. So rather than back DeChambeau for the win, a top five finish at US Open odds of 19/10 is the preference. US Open prediction 1: Bryson DeChambeau to finish in the top five - 19/10 Betfred Morikawa Can Tame Tricky Oakmont Collin Morikawa has only been on the pro tour for six years but he's already accrued seven tour wins, including the 2020 PGA Tour Championship and The Open Championship 11 months later. Advertisement He is one of four golfers to finish inside the top 15 in the past four US Opens, and he has the second-most top five finishes at majors since the start of 2020 with seven. The 28-year-old also currently ranks second on the PGA Tour in terms of driving accuracy, which could be essential for staying out of the impenetrable rough at Oakmont. US Open prediction 2: Morikawa to finish in the top 20 - 6/5 Bet365 US Open Free Bet Offers Golf betting sites are rolling out the offers for the third major of the year and there are several free bet offers available ahead of the action at Oakmont teeing off on Thursday. Advertisement LiveScore Bet are giving punters a £10 in free bets for wagering on the US Open. Just bet £10 on the US Open before the first shot is played to qualify, but keep in mind the place part of any each-way bets will not count towards the staking requirements. In return, LiveScore Bet will give bettors a £5 free bet to use on any event on the sportsbook and a £5 free bet for the Open Championship. Please gamble responsibly No matter what you are betting on, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites, be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, or any other gambling medium. Advertisement Even the most knowledgeable golf punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having: We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Business
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2025 U.S. Open payouts: Purse, winner's share for tournament at Oakmont Country Club
2025 U.S. Open payouts: Purse, winner's share for tournament at Oakmont Country Club Show Caption Hide Caption Bryson plans to be fearless but strategic at Oakmont's tough setup Bryson DeChambeau says he'll stay aggressive when possible but knows Oakmont demands smart decisions. USGA It pays to play well at the 2025 U.S. Open. First-round action at the 125th annual U.S. Open tees off on Thursday, June 12 at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, near the suburbs of Pittsburgh, for a record 10th time. A field of 156 golfers will battle it out for not only the United States Open Championship Trophy, but also the multi-million dollar prize money. The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced that the 2025 U.S. Open will have a $21.5 million purse for the second consecutive year, with $4.3 million being awarded to the next champion. Although the U.S. Open purse didn't increase, the prize money still outranks the first two majors of the year. The 2025 Masters purse was $21 million, with champion Rory McIlroy taking home $4.2 million, while the 2025 PGA Championship purse was $19 million, with champion Scottie Scheffler pocketing $3.42 million in winnings. "We didn't raise our purse this year. 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," USGA CEO Mike Whan said in a press conference on Wednesday. "We know that this probably isn't really about the money for the person who (wins), but at the same time, we want the money to be commensurate with the achievement.' US OPEN FORECAST: Thursday weather updates for first round PAIRING, TEE TIMES: Complete Thursday schedule It won't be easy to cash in. Whan said the Oakmont Country Club will provide "golf's toughest test," adding that of the 1,385 players to have played a major championship on this venue, only 2% has finished under par across four rounds. Here's what you need to know about the 2025 Masters prize payout: 2025 U.S. Open winner payout The U.S. Open purse has exponentially increased over the years, jumping $2.14 million over the course of four years. Here's a look at how much the winner has been paid out every year since 2020: 2024 winner's share: $4.3 million (Bryson DeChambeau; Pinehurst) $4.3 million (Bryson DeChambeau; Pinehurst) 2023 winner's share: $3.6 million (Wyndham Clark; LACC) $3.6 million (Wyndham Clark; LACC) 2022 winner's share: $3.15 million (Matt Fitzpatrick; The Country Club) $3.15 million (Matt Fitzpatrick; The Country Club) 2021 winner's share: $2.25 million (Jon Rahm; Torrey Pines) $2.25 million (Jon Rahm; Torrey Pines) 2020 winner's share: $2.16 million (Brooks Koepka; Erin Hills) 2024 U.S. Open prize payouts The tournament won't announce a full purse breakdown until cuts are made ahead of the weekend. However, the prize money breakdown should be on par with last' year's purse's figures, as the $21.5 million total purse remains the same. Last year, Bryson DeChambeau walked away with $4.3 million in winnings after finishing one stroke above runner up Rory McIlroy, who walked away with $2.32 million for his second place finish. Here's the 2024 U.S. Open purse breakdown: 1. Bryson DeChambeau: $4.3 million $4.3 million 2. Rory McIlroy : 2.32 million : 2.32 million T3. Patrick Cantlay: $1.23 million $1.23 million T3. Tony Finau: $1.23 million $1.23 million 5. Matthieu Pavon: $843,765 $843,765 6. Hideki Matsuyama : $748,154 : $748,154 T7. Russell Henley: $639,289 $639,289 T7. Xander Schauffele: $639,289 $639,289 T9. Sam Burns: $502,391 $502,391 T9. Corey Conners: $502,391 $502,391 T9. Davis Thompson: $502,391 The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
