J.J. Spaun Wins 2025 U.S. Open Amid Daughter’s Illness on Father’s Day

J.J. Spaun won the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont with a dramatic 64-foot birdie putt on the final hole, overcoming a rough start and a 90-minute weather delay. The victory was especially poignant as it came after a sleepless night spent caring for his sick young daughter, Violet, with Spaun making a 3 a.m. pharmacy run to help her. Despite bogeying five of his first six holes, Spaun rallied with a strong back nine, becoming only the second golfer from L.A. County to win a major. His performance, on Father’s Day, was celebrated not just for its athletic achievement but for his dedication as a parent, with his family present to witness his triumph. Runner-up Robert MacIntyre showed great sportsmanship, applauding Spaun’s win. Spaun’s story resonated as an inspiring blend of family devotion and professional perseverance.