"Literally life changing putt"; "Awesome finish" - Fans hail J.J. Spaun winning the US Open 2025

J.J. Spaun carded a 2-over 72 on Sunday, June 15, to register the US Open 2025 win. Following the final round, he finished at 1-under to post a two-shot win over Robert MacIntyre.

The US Open 2025 had enough drama and plenty of shuffling at the top on Sunday. Even on the final hole, the winner wasn’t clear until Spaun drained a 65-foot putt. With that stroke, he took a two-shot, uncatchable lead to seal the biggest win of his career.

Ahead of the par-4 18th tee, Spaun needed a par to avoid an extra-hole face-off against MacIntyre. His approach shot landed about 65 feet from the cup. The 34-year-old opted to putt from that long distance and proved to be the best decision.

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Fans showered praise on J.J. Spaun for his clutch putt, with many hailing it as the best shot of the tournament.

Here's a look at some of the reactions:

"Literally life changing putt," one fan wrote.

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"Awesome finish," another fan posted.

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"Incredible what a way to seal it!" this fan commented.

"It was the LONGEST PUTT made in the entire tournament. J.J. could have folded after the front nine. His NEW coach gave him a new perspective on his short game around the green. It was an Amazing effort, Congratulations," this user remarked.

"He laid all them busters down, he let his gat explode. Now, he switching his mind back into freak mode," this fan opined.

Incredible effort. 40 on front and 32 on back. Lab putter 136 ft putts on back and best strokes gained putting. JJ Spaun awesome." one fan wrote.

US Open 2025 payout ft. J.J. Spaun explored

Here's a look at the payout for the US Open 2025 (top 19 and ties):

1: J.J. Spaun – $4,300,000
2: Robert MacIntyre – $2,322,000
3: Viktor Hovland – $1,459,284
T4: Cameron Young – $876,869
T4: Tyrrell Hatton – $876,869
T4: Carlos Ortiz – $876,869
T7: Sam Burns – $614,423
T7: Jon Rahm – $614,423
T7: Scottie Scheffler – $614,423
T10: Ben Griffin – $465,937
T10: Russell Henley – $465,937
T12: Xander Schauffele – $348,967
T12: Brooks Koepka – $348,967
T12: Chris Kirk – $348,967
T12: Christiaan Bezuidenhout – $348,967
T12: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen – $348,967
T12: Thriston Lawrence – $348,967
T12: Adam Scott – $348,967
T19: Rory McIlroy – $242,532
T19: Ryan Fox – $242,532
T19: Victor Perez – $242,532
T19: Emiliano Grillo – $242,532

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