Golf: J.J. Spaun Triumphs in Wet US Open, Claims First Major Victory | Golf Highlights

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, placed seventh at the US Open, with Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland finishing 17th. JJ Spaun, an American, became the US Open golf champion, triumphing by two strokes over Robert MacIntyre of Scotland thanks to a remarkable 64-foot birdie putt on a wet 18th hole. Spaun’s win, his first major, followed a chaotic final round marred by a 96-minute weather delay at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania due to heavy rain. The Californian’s decisive putt came on Father’s Day, his two young daughters joining him for a moment of triumph and family celebration. Rory McIlroy, who has struggled recently, expressed the need to get into the right mindset ahead of the British Open next month at Royal Portrush. McIlroy aims to feel refreshed and rejuvenated before the prestigious event.

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