The Californian overcame an exceedingly slow start Sunday to prevail at stormy Oakmont Country Club with some late-round drama.

While some of golf’s biggest names make up the list of U.S. Open winners at Oakmont Country Club, where it will be played this week, there is some historical precedent for a long shot to overcome a big betting favorite.

J.J. SPAUN. As the rain poured, J.J. Spaun poured in the putt of a lifetime ... and let a tear or two trickle out moments later, too. Spaun capped a remarkable rally with a 64-foo

Scottie Scheffler’s Brutal Admission After US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Scottie Scheffler’s run at the 2025 U.S. Open ended in heartbreak. The world No. 1, who came into Oakmont Country Club as a heavy favorite, couldn’t overcome the course’s brutal challenges.

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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.

Famed Oakmont bared its teeth on the back nine at the U.S. Open. Tyrrell Hatton, Carlos Ortiz and Viktor Hovland were part of a large group of players who found themselves in the mix during the final round.