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 - Intro01:10 - JJ Spaun: Win Probability Outlook02:40 - Early Struggles08:00 - Rain Delay11:35 - Back 9 Surge19:14 - 64-Foot Putt31:46 - Ryder Cup38:17 - Robert MacIntyre38:45 - Adam Scott and Sam Burns47:53 - Rory McIlroy54:50 - Jon Rahm01:00:10 - Scottie Scheffler01:04:33 - Pittsburgh & Oakmont01:07:41 - 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