Oakmont faced an unexpected challenge during the U.S. Open, when a storm of biblical proportions turned its fields into real bodies of water, testing the best golfers in the world and making the course, already complicated, even more demanding.The game stopped at 4:01 p.m., with the green of the 18th hole unrecognizable under water. The players took shelter and waited, some trying to dry their clothes, while the course staff tried to drain the water. The resumption of the game at 5:40 p.m. revealed a transformed course, with soaked fairways that made it difficult to control the ball.J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Open.The difficulty of the course intensified, turning the tournament into a test of patience and mental endurance. The weather, with intermittent rain, added an extra challenge, transforming the tournament into a fight for survival rather than advancement.In the midst of these adverse conditions, J.J. Spaun found the opportunity he needed to achieve an unexpected victory. Despite a complicated start, the interruption due to rain allowed him to “reset” and focus. Spaun, known for exceeding expectations, demonstrated his capacity for perseverance and resilience.J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open on Sunday after a round of 32 strokes in the last nine holes.Spaun, who had not been considered a star prospect, achieved his first victory in a PGA tournament at 31 years old. His performance at the U.S. Open, where he finished with a birdie on the 18th hole, demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and establish himself as one of the best players in the world.In the end, Spaun not only survived the weather conditions and the demanding Oakmont course, but also emerged as the only player to finish under par. His victory is a testament to his talent, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity.J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Open.
Field workers remove water from the 18th hole at Oakmont during the U.S. Open on Sunday.
The conditions were the most difficult of the week. Thank God it wasn’t like that all week.
Adam Scott
The difficulty of the course intensified, turning the tournament into a test of patience and mental endurance. The weather, with intermittent rain, added an extra challenge, transforming the tournament into a fight for survival rather than advancement.In the midst of these adverse conditions, J.J. Spaun found the opportunity he needed to achieve an unexpected victory. Despite a complicated start, the interruption due to rain allowed him to “reset” and focus. Spaun, known for exceeding expectations, demonstrated his capacity for perseverance and resilience.J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open on Sunday after a round of 32 strokes in the last nine holes.Spaun, who had not been considered a star prospect, achieved his first victory in a PGA tournament at 31 years old. His performance at the U.S. Open, where he finished with a birdie on the 18th hole, demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and establish himself as one of the best players in the world.In the end, Spaun not only survived the weather conditions and the demanding Oakmont course, but also emerged as the only player to finish under par. His victory is a testament to his talent, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity.J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Open.J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open on Sunday after a round of 32 strokes in the last nine holes.Spaun, who had not been considered a star prospect, achieved his first victory in a PGA tournament at 31 years old. His performance at the U.S. Open, where he finished with a birdie on the 18th hole, demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and establish himself as one of the best players in the world.In the end, Spaun not only survived the weather conditions and the demanding Oakmont course, but also emerged as the only player to finish under par. His victory is a testament to his talent, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity.J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Open.
Field workers remove water from the 18th hole at Oakmont during the U.S. Open on Sunday.
The conditions were the most difficult of the week. Thank God it wasn’t like that all week.
Adam Scott
The difficulty of the course intensified, turning the tournament into a test of patience and mental endurance. The weather, with intermittent rain, added an extra challenge, transforming the tournament into a fight for survival rather than advancement.In the midst of these adverse conditions, J.J. Spaun found the opportunity he needed to achieve an unexpected victory. Despite a complicated start, the interruption due to rain allowed him to “reset” and focus. Spaun, known for exceeding expectations, demonstrated his capacity for perseverance and resilience.J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open on Sunday after a round of 32 strokes in the last nine holes.Spaun, who had not been considered a star prospect, achieved his first victory in a PGA tournament at 31 years old. His performance at the U.S. Open, where he finished with a birdie on the 18th hole, demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and establish himself as one of the best players in the world.In the end, Spaun not only survived the weather conditions and the demanding Oakmont course, but also emerged as the only player to finish under par. His victory is a testament to his talent, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity.J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Open.
Field workers remove water from the 18th hole at Oakmont during the U.S. Open on Sunday.
The conditions were the most difficult of the week. Thank God it wasn’t like that all week.
Adam Scott
The difficulty of the course intensified, turning the tournament into a test of patience and mental endurance. The weather, with intermittent rain, added an extra challenge, transforming the tournament into a fight for survival rather than advancement.In the midst of these adverse conditions, J.J. Spaun found the opportunity he needed to achieve an unexpected victory. Despite a complicated start, the interruption due to rain allowed him to “reset” and focus. Spaun, known for exceeding expectations, demonstrated his capacity for perseverance and resilience.J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open on Sunday after a round of 32 strokes in the last nine holes.Spaun, who had not been considered a star prospect, achieved his first victory in a PGA tournament at 31 years old. His performance at the U.S. Open, where he finished with a birdie on the 18th hole, demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and establish himself as one of the best players in the world.In the end, Spaun not only survived the weather conditions and the demanding Oakmont course, but also emerged as the only player to finish under par. His victory is a testament to his talent, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity.J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Open.J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open on Sunday after a round of 32 strokes in the last nine holes.Spaun, who had not been considered a star prospect, achieved his first victory in a PGA tournament at 31 years old. His performance at the U.S. Open, where he finished with a birdie on the 18th hole, demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and establish himself as one of the best players in the world.In the end, Spaun not only survived the weather conditions and the demanding Oakmont course, but also emerged as the only player to finish under par. His victory is a testament to his talent, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity.J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Open.
Field workers remove water from the 18th hole at Oakmont during the U.S. Open on Sunday.
The conditions were the most difficult of the week. Thank God it wasn’t like that all week.
Adam Scott
The difficulty of the course intensified, turning the tournament into a test of patience and mental endurance. The weather, with intermittent rain, added an extra challenge, transforming the tournament into a fight for survival rather than advancement.In the midst of these adverse conditions, J.J. Spaun found the opportunity he needed to achieve an unexpected victory. Despite a complicated start, the interruption due to rain allowed him to “reset” and focus. Spaun, known for exceeding expectations, demonstrated his capacity for perseverance and resilience.J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open on Sunday after a round of 32 strokes in the last nine holes.Spaun, who had not been considered a star prospect, achieved his first victory in a PGA tournament at 31 years old. His performance at the U.S. Open, where he finished with a birdie on the 18th hole, demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and establish himself as one of the best players in the world.In the end, Spaun not only survived the weather conditions and the demanding Oakmont course, but also emerged as the only player to finish under par. His victory is a testament to his talent, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity.J.J. Spaun reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Open.
