J.J. Spaun no longer hiding in obscurity as he seeks US Open encore: ‘Territory I’ve never been in’
J.J. Spaun is seeking to repeat his US Open win after emerging from obscurity last year. He first gained attention at the 2025 Players Championship, where he lost to Rory McIlroy in a playoff. Spaun then went on to win the US Open at Oakmont, securing the biggest victory of his life with a memorable birdie putt on the 72nd hole.
- ▪J.J. Spaun emerged from PGA Tour obscurity at the 2025 Players Championship
- ▪He lost to Rory McIlroy in a Monday playoff at the 2025 Players Championship
- ▪Spaun won the US Open at Oakmont three months later
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| Publication time | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:31:04 -0400 |
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Mark Cannizzaro J.J. Spaun no longer hiding in obscurity as he seeks US Open encore: ‘Territory I’ve never been in’ By Mark Cannizzaro Published June 15, 2026, 8:31 p.m. ET Getty Images He had no idea what would lie ahead, but whatever it was, J.J. Spaun was ready to embrace it. Spaun first emerged from PGA Tour obscurity as one of its many rank-and-file members who’d rarely reached anywhere near fame’s doorstep when he vaulted himself into contention at the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. The 35-year-old Californian, who played the tournament of his life that week last March, lost to Rory McIlroy in a Monday playoff. Then, three months later, damned if he didn’t go out and win the U.S.
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