JJ Spaun's US Open Miracle: A Storm-Delayed Triumph Worth $4.3 Million
Payout of $4.3 million awaits JJ Spaun via two spells in tournament.
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Fair play to the bad weather, it worked magic for JJ Spaun! This US Open, adverse conditions turned into a blessing for the American golfer as he claimed his maiden major title, pocketing a cool $4.3 million in the process.
Drowning under bogeys in the initial holes, JJ Spaun looked far from a contender. But mother nature had other plans. A prolonged storm delay provided the perfect opportunity for a comeback. With poise and decisive shots, Spaun turned the table, bagging the title with two breathtaking shots that will go down in golfing history.
Starting out slow with five bogeys in the first six holes, Spaun seemed to have kissed his chances of victory goodbye. However, the storm delay of over 90 minutes allowed time for regrouping. The 36-year-old took the chance and hit the ball from the tee directly onto the green on hole 17, traveling an impressive 287 meters. On the 18th, he sunk the longest putt of the tournament—close to 20 meters—to seal the win.
While Spaun was making golfing history, competitors faltered due to the unpredictable conditions. American pro Sam Burns scored a disappointing 78 in the final round, finishing tied for seventh. Australian veteran Adam Scott also struggled on the last day, shooting a 79. The world number one Scottie Scheffler from the US ended tied for seventh with Burns, while Northern Ireland's golf sensation Rory McIlroy finished 19th. German Stephan Jaeger missed the cut after two days and was eliminated early.
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Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa
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- JJ Spaun clinched the 125th U.S. Open, securing a purse of $21.5 million, with a whopping prize money of $4.3 million [2][3].
- Spaun overcame a rocky start in the final round, rebounding from five bogeys in his first six holes following the storm delay, ultimately making two crucial long-range birdies on the back nine to emerge victorious [1][3][4].
- The storm delay played a significant role in Spaun's triumph, offering him valuable time to refocus and launch his back-to-back birdies to secure the title [1][4].
The storm-delayed tournament provided JJ Spaun a crucial opportunity to regroup and make a comeback in the US Open. Capitalizing on this, Spaun performed exceptionally, securing the win with two breathtaking shots in golf, a sport played in the United States.
