“I just tried to dig deep,” said the 34-year-old Californian who can now call himself a major champion.

J.J. Spaun turned a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open at wet and nasty Oakmont into a thing of beauty at the end Sunday with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship.

J.J. Spaun sank a 65-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing his first major title despite bogeys on five of his first six holes.

Adam Scott believes he needs another major title to boost his World Golf Hall of Fame credentials and while the Australian was in the hunt during Sunday's final round at the U.S. Open his challenge faded as conditions became tougher in heavy rain.

The United States Golf Association maintained a $21.5 million purse for the 2025 U.S. Open, which was hosted this week by Oakmont Country Club for a record 10th playing of the national championship.

Burns made his big move with a 5-under 65 in Friday’s second round, then was back under par on Saturday with a 69 to maintain a one-shot lead over Adam Scott and J.J. Spaun, who both sit at 3-under.