Sam Burns leads with Adam Scott, J.J. Spaun 1 back
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Spaun has never won a major championship, and he has very little experience in golf's first biggest tournaments overall. Aside from his one U.S. Open start, Spaun entered the week with just seven other major starts under his belt: five at the PGA Championship and two at the Masters in 2022 and 2025.
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Sporting News on MSNWhere is J.J. Spaun from? Hometown, college, and more to know about the U.S. Open contenderSpaun is from Los Angeles. He was born to a white American father and a half-Filipino, half-Mexican mother and raised in Los Angeles County. Spaun attended San Dimas High School in San Dimas, Calif. As a pro, his residence is listed as Scottsdale, Ariz.
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — J.J. Spaun is still new enough to the U.S. Open, and a newcomer to the brute that is Oakmont, that he was prepared for anything Thursday. He wound up with a clean card and a one-shot lead on an opening day that delivered just about everything.
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J.J. Spaun is making waves right now through his performance at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania.
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Sporting News on MSNWho is J.J. Spaun? Meet golfer who made U.S. Open history with stellar first round at OakmontA new name for golf fans is looking to break through at the 2025 U.S. Open. J.J. Spaun has the Thursday lead at Oakmont after shooting a 4-under 66 in the opening round. It was just the eighth bogey-free round in the history of the U.
Burns cards a 1-under 69 at rainy Oakmont and remains one shot ahead of Adam Scott and Spaun in pursuit of first major title.
"I kind of came out here with no prior history at Oakmont, not really knowing what to expect, even U.S. Open-wise. This is only my second one," Spaun said. "I don't know if that f