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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.
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U.S. Open Runner-Up's Reaction to J.J. Spaun's Winning Putt Catches Attention
U.S. Open Runner-Up's Reaction to J.J. Spaun's Winning Putt Catches Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Every sportsman likes to imagine how they would react to winning a national championship, but it's not often that they imagine how they would react in a losing scenario. Advertisement On Sunday afternoon at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Robert MacIntyre showed everyone what a sportsman he really is, and he's being applauded for it. After taking the clubhouse lead at one-over par, MacIntyre had to sit idly by in the clubhouse and wait for the rest of the field to finish, hoping to dodge a lower score and take home the U.S. Open title. After holing a birdie on the 17th, J.J. Spaun just needed a two-putt par on the 18th to win his first major championship. Instead, he holed a 64-foot birdie putt to win the tournament by two strokes. J.J. Spaun holds his daughter Emerson with his wife Melody Spaun just behind the duo at the conclusion of the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Schumacher-Imagn Images The putt from Spaun was the longest made by anyone in the entire tournament all week long, capping off an incredible final round that saw him bogey five of the first six holes earlier in the day. Advertisement Meanwhile, MacIntyre had a classy reaction to watching the putt drop from the clubhouse. Instead of being upset, MacIntyre seemed genuinely impressed by the putt, clapping his hands and saying "wow!" While it's fun to imagine that a lot of people would react in a similar fashion, it's fair to say that MacIntyre might be in a small group of people that would react so cordially to missing out on his first major championship opportunity. Credit to MacIntyre for being a class act in this situation. Related: Tiger Woods Left Golf World Buzzing During Final Round Weather Delay at 2025 U.S. Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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J.J. Spaun's Wife Melody Spaun and Kids Fuel His US Open Run
J.J. Spaun's Wife Melody Spaun and Kids Fuel His US Open Run originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.J. Spaun's wife Melody Spaun along with the couple's two kids, Emerson Lili and Violet Windsor, are a major reason why the golfer can thrive during crazy days like the final round of the U.S. Open. Weather delays have nothing on the challenges of being a parent. Advertisement Less than 24 hours before the final round, J.J. was already planning some quality time with his wife. The couple's first child was born in 2020 as J.J. has learned how to be a PGA Tour golfer as a parent. Sometimes the easiest solution involves ordering delivery. J.J. admitted on Saturday that it was a room service night for Melody and the family at Oakmont. "Yeah, I'm going to get some dinner, probably have my wife order some room service for me," J.J. told reporters on Saturday. "She's back at the hotel with our two girls. They're probably going to bed any minute now. J.J. Spaun holds his daughter Emerson with his wife Melody Spaun just behind the duo at the conclusion of the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Schumacher-Imagn Images "So, yeah, I'm going to take a little cold plunge and kind of cool off and head back home and get some good food, and I'll probably be tired. Or I'll probably go to bed because I'm pretty exhausted." J.J. frequently takes to social media to express his admiration for Melody as both a mother and wife. On Father's Day, J.J. has an opportunity to win the U.S. Open in front of his biggest fans. "Happy Mother's Day to the best mom in the world!" J.J. said in a May 9, 2021, Instagram message. "Thank you for all you do for our little family. Miss you tons." Related: J.J. Spaun Proudly Represents His Parents' Filipino and Mexican Heritage This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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J.J. Spaun's Clear Message on Wife Melody Spaun
J.J. Spaun's Clear Message on Wife Melody Spaun originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.J. Spaun's wife Melody Spaun has been by the PGA Tour golfer's side long before he was in contention to win majors like the U.S. Open. Throughout J.J.'s career, the golfer has praised Melody and her impact in their family life. Advertisement Back in 2023, J.J. revealed that his wife has given him a five-hour rule when it comes to practicing ahead of tournaments. After this time period is reached, J.J. comes back home to help with the couple's two children: Emerson Lili and Violet Windsor. "It's going to be hard (the practice limit)," J.J. explained during a Jan. 6, 2023, media session, per Nick Piastowski. "She said, 'Well, yeah, if you start missing some cuts, we can adjust; we can add a couple hours there.' JJ Spaun pictured with the couple's daughter Emerson and wife Melody Spaun during the Par 3 Contest during Masters Schumacher-Imagn Images "These are the conversations I have," J.J. added. "I'm not even joking. I mean, this is how, our marriage, we don't, you know, it doesn't get too sideways. Happy wife, happy life.' J.J. has taken to social media on several occasions to share heartfelt insights about Melody's impact on his life. Back in 2019, J.J. revealed a list of all the different things Melody helps with amid his busy golf schedule. "Happy Valentine's Day to my laundrywoman, barista, travel agent, #1 supporter, and fiancée," J.J. said in a Feb. 14, 2019, Instagram post. "Life would be too hard without you! 😘" Advertisement The couple got married on July 12, 2019. More recently, J.J. praised Melody's impact as a mother. "Happy Mother's Day to the best mom in the world!" J.J. remarked in a May 9, 2021, message on Instagram. "Thank you for all you do for our little family. Miss you tons." Related: J.J. Spaun Reveals Wife Melody Spaun's One Rule in Their Marriage This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Spaun didn't get a successful scramble, but still won
Spaun surged back after heavy rain delayed play in the final round at Oakmont, with four birdies on the back nine to win his first major. Getty Images J.J. Spaun has won the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club with a thrilling late rally. Spaun, who led after a bogey-free first round, stormed back after play resumed following a weather delay Sunday. Birdies on the 12th, 14th and 17th, then a miraculous long birdie putt on the 18th, sealed his win by two strokes. This is Spaun's first major championship win. He was the only golfer to finish under-par through 72 holes, with Robert MacIntyre claiming second at 1-over. GO FURTHER J.J. Spaun wins wild, wet U.S. Open with dramatic birdie putt finish Connections: Sports Edition Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms J.J. Spaun shot 40 on the front nine, was 0-for-6 scrambling today and won the U.S. Open at Oakmont. We saw the convulsing catharsis from Rory McIlroy at the 2025 Masters. We saw Scottie Scheffler overcome with emotion as he walked to the 18th green at the 2025 PGA Championship. Now, witness the tears stream down J.J. Spaun's face in his first moments as a major champion. Fair play, Robert MacIntyre. That's class. And what a U.S. Open he enjoyed too, by the way. Incredible moment as NBC cameras capture the moment J.J. Spaun's wife Melody sees him sink the winning putt. She holds one of their two daughters while jumping and smiling in celebration. She then leans down to her other daughter, and though we can't hear what she says, it's easy to read her lips. "Daddy won!" Per the PGA Tour, J.J. Spaun becomes the first player since 2003 to shoot in the 40s on the front nine of the final round and go on to win. He shot nine-hole scores of 40-32 in today's final round of the U.S. Open. J.J. Spaun probably produced one of the craziest final rounds for a major winner. He started with bogeys in five of his first six holes. He shot a front nine 40. Spaun won the U.S. Open, his first major, by TWO strokes, with birdies at the last two holes. Including a 64-foot walk off birdie at the 72nd hole. Unbelievable. A career moment for the 34-year-old. Getty Images WOWZA! What a stunning way to win your first major. Sensational end to an outstanding week for J.J. Spaun. And having missed out on the Players Championship in a playoff to Rory McIlroy, it's hard not to love this moment for him. Brilliance at a sodden Oakmont. J.J. SPAUN! Are you KIDDING ME? He seals the U.S. Open with a 64-foot birdie on the 72nd hole to capture his first major championship. From bogeys in five of his first six holes to U.S. Open champion. What a putt. What a TOURNAMENT. Both J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland find the green but they are very far from the hole. Hovland is 66 feet away. Spaun 64 feet from the pin. The Norwegian is going to show the American the line and the speed. All Spaun needs to do is two putt and he wins the U.S. Open. Here we go! Getty Images What a horrible day for the two overnight leaders — indeed, the two leaders when we resumed from the eight after the rain delay earlier today. Both Adam Scott (+5) and Sam Burns (+3) are currently 8-over for their final rounds, with two holes to play. No one currently inside the top 50 of this U.S. Open has had a worse day, although you could argue that as the final pairing, they have also had the worst of the conditions. That's a scintillating tee shot from J.J. Spaun. Stripes the middle of the fairway, 308 yards, down the middle. Viktor Hovland's tee shot just lands in the first cut of right rough. Spaun needs to par and he wins the U.S. Open. That simple! I think we're saying goodbye to the overnight leader here. Sam Burns struggles to a bogey on the par-3 16th and it's clear that lack of relief on No. 15 is still weighing heavy. He slumps to 4-over, three behind the clubhouse leader with two to play. It's even worse for Adam Scott, who double bogeys the same hole and he's at 5-over. That's the final pair done, for me. Getty Images J.J. Spaun is the solo leader at the U.S. Open again. After the tee shot of his life, the American knocks in the three footer for birdie at 17 to improve to even par. Atop the leaderboard. By himself with one hole to play. Viktor Hovland is still alive after sinking that birdie just outside of three feet on 17. The Norwegian is two back of Spaun heading to the 72nd hole. Carlos Ortiz is also eliminated from contention. He came within one stroke of the lead but his double bogey on 15 derailed an otherwise stellar final round. That's probably it for Tyrell Hatton. His tee shot on 18 lands in the sand trap right of the fairway. He chips out of the trap and now has to hole out from the fairway for a chance to tie for the lead and keep his contention hopes alive. Getty Images How is Robert MacIntyre feeling right now in the clubhouse? Well, dry for starters. He's just been speaking to Sky Sports: 💬 'I'm absolutely delighted with the way I played. I got off a rough start but I've been working so hard on staying patient, and I got my reward 'I was watching the leaderboard all day and I'm seeing I'm not really going away or someone's not getting away from us, and it was just digging, digging, digging, and took a few chances. Left a few out there. 'But I'm in the clubhouse, so let's just wait and see.' According to the NBC broadcast, USGA officials have just told clubhouse leader Robert MacIntyre that if there is a playoff, it will take place tomorrow due to more rainfall expected this evening. J.J. Spaun with the tee shot of his LIFE! The American fires a 309-yard tee shot on the short par-4 17th to 17 feet from the pin for EAGLE. Absolute mammoth of a drive. Wowza! Getty Images Adam Scott drops a shot too at 15, and he's now out to 3-over. The final pair are getting stung by the conditions. I think I'd like to be Bobby right now…
