Spaun, who up until Sunday had a grand total of one (1) PGA Tour victory to his credit, won the U.S. Open on talent, yes. But he won it on tenacity, too, and bend-but-don’t-break mental toughness. He won it because he hung around long enough to make exactly the right move at exactly the right moment.

Oakmont was almost unplayable Sunday afternoon in the rain. But in the end, it was exactly what Spaun needed to become one of the unlikeliest U.S. Open champions.

The Masters champion has had five birdies and three bogeys and looks poised to card his first under-par round at Oakmont at the sixth attempt (stretching back to the 2016 tournament). He's currently tied for 35th. Each of this quartet leads the field in at least one metric through three rounds.

Patrick Mahomes Sends Four-Word Message on J.J. Spaun originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

JJ Spaun is having the greatest Father's Day anyone can imagine, as the images of him with his daughters after his U.S. Open win went viral online.

J.J. Spaun's Wife Melody Spaun Sparks Intrigue After Relative Unknown Wins US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.J. Spaun didn't exactly come out of nowhere to win the US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 15, though he may as well have.

J.J. Spaun endured the toughest course in America in the worst kind of conditions and won the U.S. Open in a memorable finish.

Championship Sunday got a little wilder for U.S. Open winner JJ Spaun as he and his wife, Melody, may not be on the best of terms.