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The 125th edition of the US Open provided drama on the final day of play. JJ Spaun became an unlikely winner with a walk-off putt on his last hole.
Spaun overcame a rough start to overtake leader Sam Burns on the back nine. There was some controversy in the final moments due to inclement weather.
Rain drenched the course at Oakmont, causing a stop in the action on Sunday. When action picked back up, Burns struggled.
He bogeyed five of his last nine holes, with a pair of double bogeys causing a slide down the leaderboard. He eventually finished his day at +8, slipping into a tie for seventh place for the tournament.
He was still battling when he teed off on No. 15, just one shot off the lead. After driving to the right side of the fairway, he found his ball sitting in a soggy area on the course. He asked not one, but two rules officials for a “temporary water” relief. He was denied.
💧❌ Sam Burns did not get relief from casual water after consulting with 2 rules officials — he wasn’t happy after his shot.
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 15, 2025
“When I walked into it, clearly you could see water coming up,” he said. “Took practice swings and it’s just water splashing every single time. Called a rules official over, they disagreed. I looked at it again. I thought I should get a second opinion. That rules official also disagreed.”
The ground was clearly wet. Video from his position on the course showed the extent of that sogginess after the fact.
Went back to the Burns shot on 15. pic.twitter.com/WkHFxJuPER
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterNS) June 15, 2025
Adam Scott was asked about the US Open weather, and Sam Burns.
Scott called the course “borderline unplayable” due to the heavy rain. He, too, struggled down the final stretch.
After entering his Sunday round at -3, he shot nine-over on his last day. That was highlighted by four bogeys and a double bogey on his back nine. He says weather was to blame.
Adam Scott said conditions were “borderline unplayable” toward the end, when asked about Sam Burns being declined a casual water ruling at 15.
“But we played, everyone had to deal with it.” pic.twitter.com/4XMroL9w4z
— Paul Hodowanic (@PaulHodowanic) June 16, 2025
Adam Scott doesn’t believe play should’ve continued given the downpour. While he was adamant in that opinion, he did note that all players had to play in the same conditions.
Scottie Scheffler was also asked about the rain. He simply said that golf was an “outdoor sport,” and the elements can always be a factor.
As for JJ Spaun, the restart had an opposite effect on his game. After five bogeys through his first six holes, he shot three-under the rest of the way. That included his walk-off birdie on No. 18.
This was the longest putt made by any player THE ENTIRE WEEK!
Unbelievable finish from J.J. Spaun. pic.twitter.com/cJVOPnsA2g
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2025
The win was his first of the season following a pair of runner-up finishes. It was the perfect end to a Father’s Day weekend for the PGA Tour star.