the 125th US Open, held in the Oakmont Country Club of Pennsylvania presented an exciting view of the golf, in which the most difficult test of this game took place on one of its most formidable courses. My harsh rough, famous Oakmont, famous for fast grunes and strategic bunkers, maintained its reputation, in which only a few players were finished under under. This article provides a wide summary of the final round, real-time leaderboard updates, main highlights, expert insights and recent developments, which reflects the drama and intensity of 2025 US Open.
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| J.J. Spaun triumphs at U.S. Open 2025, Oakmont glory |
Final Round Leaderboard: J.J. Spaun Claims Victory
On June 15, 2025, when the last round ended, JJ spawn emerged as the US Open Champion, he finished equally to win his first major title. Spaun's clutch performance at 72th Hole ensured his victory where he achieved a significant cross at the 17th hole and a significant cross over the 18th hole. His stable game under pressure, especially on the 17th hole, almost the perfect drive highlighted his restraint on the brutal layout of the oak.
The final leaderboard for top demonstrators is as follows:
J.J. Spaun: E (Winner)
Robert MacIntyre: +1
Viktor Hovland: +2
Tyrrell Hatton: +2
Sam Burns: +3
Adam Scott: +3
Carlos Ortiz: +3
Sam Burns, who was moving forward after the third round, was folded due to the double bogie in the 11th round, and came to the equality and finally ended on +3. Adam Scott, 2013 Masters Champion presented a strong claim for his second major in the third round, but could not reduce the difference on Sunday. In the 17th round of Victor Heland, the late charge, including Birdi, kept them in competition, but in the 18th round, the bogi eliminated the expectations of his playoff.
Key Moments and Highlights from Sunday
In the last round, the tireless challenge of dramatic fluctuations and Oakmont’s. Here are some remarkable moments:
- Spaun’s Eagle Chance on 17: From his T-shot on the cross-4th 17th, Spawn hit almost flagstick, which was set up to Birdi who gave him a clear edge. His ability to navigate the dangerous closing hole of the Oakmont’s was important.
- Burns’ Collapse: According to Statistics, the world's best Putter Sam Burns started with a shot lead on Sunday, but continued to struggle with double bogi at 11th, which changed the speed. In his third round, 69 had demonstrated his port, but Sunday's pressure proved to be very much.
- Hovland’s Late Push: Victor Hovland’s Birdi on the 17th hole brought him closer to the target, but the bogie finished his chances at the 18th hole, which revealed the aggressive nature of the Oakmont’s.
- Weather Delays: The game was interrupted due to heavy rain, due to which the game had to postpone and restart it at ET at 5:40 pm. The soft course made a little easier to scoring the scoring, but the difficulty of the oak is clear, in which only four players were able to enter the final round.
Flooding the reactions on social media, in which the firmness of the spaw was praised: "J.J. Spaun are a major champion! At the age of 18, snow has been frozen!" (@PGATOUR, June 16, 2025).
Course Analysis: Oakmont’s Brutal Test
The Oakmont Country Club is famous for its continued difficulty restored by Henry Fons and Restored by Gill Hans. More than 200 bunkers, greed Greens and obese Rough punished wrong shots, as only 10 players broke across and crossed only three under-crossed after the 10 players in Round 1. Front nine described as "Roundhouse" introduction by Hans was particularly cruel, in which Rory McIlroy scored 6-over 41 scores on front nine in round 1.
According to the figures, the par-3s was the most difficult, in which there was a few birdies found at 301-yard 8th hole. In the history of the US Open in Oakmont’s, the Eagle of Shane Lori was a rare highlight on par-4, which reflects the resistance of the course for low score. In Round 1, the ground imposed an average 74.6 stroke, in which 16 players failed to break 80.
Expert insights and dispute
Golf analysts praised the mental firmness of the spawn, but highlighted the struggles of big names like Scottie Scheffler (+4) Who missed the cut after the poor performance in the back nine in round 2. Brandel Chamble of Golf Channel said, "Oakmont does not care for your world rankings." "The ability to remain disciplined at the course of exposing every weakness of the spawn has given them this title."
At the beginning of the tournament, there was a dispute about the silence of Rory McIlroy’s, 2025 Masters Champion avoided the interview after the round 1 and 2. His last comments on Saturday shows that after his masters there was disappointment about his form, which argued about his mental perspective. Paul McGinley said on the Live From the US Open of NBC, "There is something wrong with Rory. He has earned the right to decide his terms, but this is not the player that we have seen in last years."
Due to the wrist injury, it also attracted attention due to the last round of Kori Connors, which started questioning physical stress due to the challenging system of Oakmont’s.
Prize Money and Playoff Format
In the US Open of 2025, the amount of $ 21.5 million, in which spawn earned about $ 4 million for his victory. Two-hole aggregate on the Playoff format of USGA, hole 1 and 18, after that, this year did not require this year, because the score of spawn at 18th ensures victory. However, the format was a matter of discussion, in the post was said that on Monday, there is a possibility of drama on Monday.
How to Watch and Stream the U.S. Open
For fans who want to see highlights or follow future events, the transmission of the US Open was done on NBC, USA network and was streamed on Peacock, in which the coverage of the final round is 12: 00-7: 00 to ET Was it Fubo offered free trial for live streaming, while USGA’s official website (www.usopen.com) provided real-time scoring, player stats and special materials. Important moments such as spawn's drive were widely shared on platforms such as X so that fans do not have to be deprived of action.
Recent Developments and Looking Ahead
2025 US Open underlined the position of the Oakmont as a crucible for the elite of golf, in which the victory of Spawn marked the moment to define the career. Out of course, the PGA Tour announced a new CEO, a development that was influenced by the tournament but indicates a change in the rule of golf. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy focuses on the open championship in the Royal Portrush, where their goal is to eliminate their main drought.
For the golf amateurs, the return of US Open in Oakmont has strengthened its reputation as the biggest challenge of the game. As Johnny Miller, who scored a historic 63 in Oakmont in 1973, said on the NBC, "This course separates greatly. Spong proved today that he is great."
Be prepared for the US Open of 2026 in Shinnecock Hills, where the fight for the most difficult trophy of golf will continue.
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