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J.J Spaun Wins U.S. Open With Epic Final Shot: Sports Illustrated's Best Photos

Spaun rallied to win the 2025 U.S. Open with a dramatic final-round rally, and Sports Illustrated was inside the ropes for all of it. Here are SI's best photos from Spaun's victory.

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J.J. Spaun won his first major at the U.S. Open.
J.J. Spaun won his first major at the U.S. Open. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

The 2025 U.S. Open will be remembered for many things: rain delays, long rounds, tall rough and an old-school, blood-and-guts golf course that simply punished the world' best golfers. But in the end J.J. Spaun survied the course, the elements and his own nerves to win his first career major, capped by a dramatic 64-foot putt on the closing hole. Here are Sports Illustrated's best J,J, Spaun images from his week at Oakmont.

J.J. Spaun's Stunning Final Putt

J.J. Spaun sank a 64-foot putt in wet conditions at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh.
J.J. Spaun sank a 64-foot putt in wet conditions at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated
J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a 64-foot putt
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J.J. Spaun celebrates with this caddie after winning the U.S. Open.
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J.J. Spaun celebrates with his wife and two young daughters after winning the U.S. Open
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Spaun In Action at U.S. Open

J.J. Spaun wipes his head during Friday's second round
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J.J. Spaun tees off during Friday's second round at the U.S. Open
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J.J. Spaun looks on during the U.S. Open.
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J.J. Spaun readies to hit a shot in the rain at the U.S. Open.
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J.J. Spaun hits a shot in the rain during the third round of the U.S. Open
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J.J. Spaun his a putt during the third round of the U.S. Open
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J.J. Spaun looks on during the U.S. Open.
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J.J. Spaun hits a shot during the final round of the U.S. Open
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