As he stood on the ninth tee box in the pouring rain, it looked for all the world like J.J. Spaun had just played his way out of contention for the 125th US Open championship. A few hours later,

J.J. Spaun delivered a finish to remember on his way to winning the 2025 US Open. The 34-year-old holed a 64-foot putt on the 18th hole at Oakmont Country Club to win the season's third major with a one-under score.

J.J. Spaun was 5-over for his final round on Sunday, but after a weather delay, Spaun went 3-under in his last seven holes, including a 64-foot birdie, to win the 2025 US Open.

JJ Spaun holed a 65-foot birdie at the last to claim a two-shot win over Robert MacIntyre and maiden major title; Viktor Hovland took third as Tyrrell Hatton ended tied-fourth and Scottie Scheffler finished in a share of seventh;

Sam Burns did what many people would deem impossible on Friday at the 2025 US Open. Burns claimed the 36-hole lead at Oakmont Country Club with a five-under 65, the best round of the tournament through two rounds. Burns holds a one-shot lead over 18-hole leader JJ Spaun, who dropped two shots after his opening-round 66.

The US Open Thursday at Oakmont was unforgettable with JJ Spaun showing the way. Here are highlights and scores from the first round.

As it's a wide open leaderboard with Sam Burns leading the way on three under but just six shots covering the top 26 players in the field - and with big numbers lurking everywhere no lead is ever safe at Oakmont. So can Viktor Hovland (-1) continue his return to form or will two-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka come steaming out of the pack?