Professional golfer
J.J. Spaun
J.J. Spaun is an American professional golfer from Los Angeles who turned a hard-earned PGA Tour career into a major breakthrough. His defining moment came at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, where he won by two strokes after making a dramatic 65-foot birdie putt on the final hole. As of 2026, he owns
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Born
- August 21, 1990Los Angeles, California
- College
- San Diego StateFormer Aztecs standout
- Major wins
- 12025 U.S. Open
- PGA Tour wins
- 3Through 2026
- Professional wins
- 5Including PGA Tour Canada
- Signature moment
- 65-foot birdie putt18th hole, 2025 U.S. Open
PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
J.J. Spaun highlights
7 videos
2025USGA
J.J. Spaun drains 64-foot putt to win the U.S. Open
2025USGA
J.J. Spaun winning moment and final-hole highlights
2025USGA
J.J. Spaun final round — every televised shot
2026Golf on CBS
J.J. Spaun wins the Valero Texas Open — final-round recap
2026PGA TOUR
Final-round highlights from the Valero Texas Open
2022PGA TOUR
Valero Texas Open final-round highlights
2022PGA TOUR
J.J. Spaun shoots 2-under 68 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship
THE STORY
What to know
BIGGEST WIN
2025 U.S. Open champion
Spaun won his first major at Oakmont Country Club in June 2025. He finished at 1-under par and became the only player under par for the championship.
PLAYER SNAPSHOT
A steady, resilient competitor
Spaun is known more for persistence and all-around competence than for one overpowering weapon. His path included developmental tours, a lost PGA Tour card, and a return to the winner’s circle.
PGA TOUR WINS
Three victories on the PGA Tour
His PGA Tour wins are the 2022 Valero Texas Open, the 2025 U.S. Open, and the 2026 Valero Texas Open.
- 2022 Valero Texas Open
- 2025 U.S. Open
- 2026 Valero Texas Open
HOW HE PLAYS
Built for difficult golf courses
Spaun’s game suits demanding setups that reward patience, recovery shots, controlled ball flight, and reliable putting. His Oakmont victory showed unusual composure after a disastrous start to the final round.
CAREER ARC
A late-blooming success story
Spaun spent three seasons on PGA Tour Canada before reaching the PGA Tour. He later lost his Tour card, rebuilt his game, and returned to win the Valero Texas Open in 2022.
RECENT FORM
A breakthrough followed by higher expectations
Before winning the U.S. Open, Spaun finished runner-up to Rory McIlroy in a playoff at The Players Championship and tied for second at the Cognizant Classic in 2025. His 2026 season included another Valero Texas Open victory.
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Breakthrough on PGA Tour Canada
A top-three finish on the Order of Merit earned him his first PGA Tour start.
Reaches the PGA Tour
After more than four years of professional qualifying and developmental-tour golf, Spaun earned his PGA Tour card.
Career setback
Spaun lost his PGA Tour status and had to rebuild through the Korn Ferry Tour.
First PGA Tour victory
He won the Valero Texas Open for his first PGA Tour title.
Major breakthrough
He finished runner-up at The Players Championship, then won the U.S. Open at Oakmont.
Defends his Texas Open legacy
Spaun won the Valero Texas Open again, adding a third PGA Tour title.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Players Championship | Runner-up after playoff | 2025 |
| 2025 U.S. Open | Winner | 2025-06-15 |
| Valero Texas Open | Winner | 2026 |
| PGA Championship | Missed cut | 2026-05-17 |
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Spaun is one of golf’s best examples of why a player’s career should not be judged by an early lack of wins. His major victory was spectacular, but the more impressive story is how long he kept rebuilding.