⛳️ J.J. Spaun wins the US Open

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Bogey Bois
June 16, 2025

Happy Monday. J.J. Spaun just captured his first major championship in the most dramatic fashion possible, draining a historic 64-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole at Oakmont to slam the door shut on the U.S. Open. The putt was the longest made on the 18th hole all week, capping an incredible comeback after Spaun started his final round with five straight 5s and seemed completely out of contention. A perfectly timed weather delay changed everything—Spaun emerged as a new man, making crucial birdies on 12, 14, 17, and 18 to finish at one-under 279. Robert MacIntyre held the clubhouse lead for 45 minutes, hoping for a Spaun three-putt to force a playoff, but instead witnessed golf history. The victory adds Spaun's name to Oakmont's legendary list alongside Dustin Johnson, Ernie Els, and Ben Hogan. ⬇️

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  • ⛳️ Sam Burns might have been robbed of a U.S. Open title shot by a controversial "temporary water" ruling

  • 😡 Wyndham Clark just destroyed two historic lockers at Oakmont's legendary locker room after missing the U.S. Open cut by one shot

  • 💀 Tyrrell Hatton just delivered the perfect explanation for why his legendary temper was actually an advantage at golf's most brutal major

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⛳️ Was Sam Burns robbed of US Open victory?

Sam Burns might have been robbed of a U.S. Open title shot by a controversial "temporary water" ruling that had NBC's Brad Faxon calling it "a bad call." Tied for the lead on Oakmont's 15th hole, Burns found his drive sitting in what appeared to be standing water from heavy rain. Despite practice swings that clearly splashed water everywhere, two different rules officials denied his relief request, ruling there wasn't enough accumulation under the updated rules language. Video evidence shows Burns was visibly rattled as he lined up his 200-yard approach shot, which he pulled into the rough with a big splash. The disputed ruling led to a double-bogey that derailed his championship hopes—Burns shot 78 and finished T-7, five shots behind winner J.J. Spaun. "That's ridiculous," Burns told his caddie after the costly shot. ⬇️

😡 Wyndham Clark destroyed Oakmont lockers

Wyndham Clark just destroyed two historic lockers at Oakmont's legendary locker room after missing the U.S. Open cut by one shot, marking his second major championship property damage incident in consecutive months. The 2023 U.S. Open winner's Friday afternoon meltdown came after bogeying the final hole, with sources confirming Clark acknowledged responsibility and promised an apology. This follows his infamous T-Mobile sign smashing at the PGA Championship just four weeks ago, despite promising to "better the way I handle my frustrations." Oakmont members were furious about the damage to their historic locker room, where each U.S. Open winner has their name on a locker and wooden benches bear spike marks from legends like Bobby Jones and Tiger Woods. "I'd be tempted to show up at his next tournament and heckle him," one longtime member fumed. ⬇️

💀 Tyrrell Hatton on why his temper makes him a better golfer

Tyrrell Hatton just delivered the perfect explanation for why his legendary temper was actually an advantage at golf's most brutal major. After shooting two-under 68 at Oakmont on Saturday, the fiery LIV Golf pro was asked why his volatile temperament seemed to thrive in the U.S. Open's chaos. His response was pure gold: essentially arguing that while others lose their minds when conditions turn nasty, he's already mentally prepared for the madness. It's galaxy-brain logic—when Rory smashes tee markers, Jon Rahm bellows F-bombs, and Shane Lowry forgets to mark his ball, they're in crisis mode. For Hatton, it's just another Tuesday at the office. The proof was in his steady improvement throughout the week: 73-70-68-72 as cooler heads fell away, ultimately finishing T-4 behind winner J.J. Spaun. ⬇️

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