Tiger Woods proved to be a motivation for JJ Spaun's U.S. Open win after a rain-soaked course challenged him to the edge.

J.J. Spaun's US Open campaign at Oakmont appeared destined for disaster after a catastrophic start to his final round on Sunday. The 34-year-old made five bogeys in six holes, watching his championship hopes seemingly evaporate on one of golf's most demanding courses.

J.J. Spaun faced his first big moment on a big stage in golf and he wasn’t ready for it. He didn’t even have a club in his hand. Spaun was a 26-year-old PGA Tour rookie at Torrey Pines in 2017. He was not eligible for the pro-am and wanted to see the North course when he came across an enormous crowd that could mean only one thing: Tiger Woods.

JJ. Spaun fought back to win a dramatic U.S. Open at Oakmont, and the American revealed his friend Max Homa offered a story about Tiger Woods that proved key to his victory

JJ Spaun won the U.S. Open in stunning fashion at Oakmont and afterward revealed a Tiger Woods story that helped him to his first major before emotional celebrations

JJ Spaun won his first major at the 2025 U.S. Open after a dramatic final round at Oakmont, and the American revealed how a Tiger Woods story helped inspire him

As Spaun closed in on a career-defining win, a piece of advice from the 15-time major winner, via Max Homa, crept into his head.

The last four major champs will be in the field at the Travelers. Masters winner Scottie Scheffler is paired with U.S. Open champ J.J. Spaun.

JJ Spaun has revealed the incredible background to his staggering US Open triumph. The 34-year-old fulfilled a lifetime ambition with his success at Oakmont and a key message from Tiger Woods helped him deny Bob MacIntyre and seal the deal.

JJ Spaun has clinched his first major championship with a win at the US Open at Oakmont Country Club after an bizarre day.