235: JJ Spaun's Major Breakthrough 🏆 U.S. Open Champion At Oakmont On Father's Day

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap a truly wild finish to the 125th U.S. Open, including five players holding a share of the lead at one point on the back nine at Oakmont. Eventual champion JJ Spaun won in style, finishing birdie-birdie after a chaotic five-over start to post the only under-par score of the week at the demanding Pennsylvania venue. Smylie and Charlie discuss the big implications for Ryder Cup qualification, Rory McIlroy's strange week that culminated with the best round of the day on Sunday, and whether Scottie Scheffler's schedule needs changing if he is to contend in future U.S. Open championships. We discuss all of that and more - including a Happy Father's Day to all from our show. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf talk and breakdown of major championships. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - JJ Spaun: Win Probability Outlook 02:40 - Early Struggles 08:00 - Rain Delay 11:35 - Back 9 Surge 19:14 - 64-Foot Putt 31:46 - Ryder Cup 38:17 - Robert MacIntyre 38:45 - Adam Scott and Sam Burns 47:53 - Rory McIlroy 54:50 - Jon Rahm 01:00:10 - Scottie Scheffler 01:04:33 - Pittsburgh & Oakmont 01:07:41 - Like & Subscribe #golfhighlights #JJSpaun #pgatour #usopen #oakmont #golfpodcast #smylie #smylieshow Big thanks to everyone who made this episode possible - check out all who support us below: https://www.ahead.com/ ShipSticks: Use promo code SMYLIE or this link for 20% off: https://www.shipsticks.com/?utm_source=smylie&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ss_acq_pod_0_smylie2025