Oakmont, PA – June 16, 2025
JJ Spaun’s stunning triumph at the 2025 U.S. Open has drawn attention from across the golf world—especially from his closest competitors. Tyrrell Hatton, Sam Burns, and Adam Scott, each of whom were in contention at different points, shared their thoughts on Spaun’s breakthrough major win.
Their post-round comments reflect not only the intensity of the final round but also a genuine respect for how Spaun handled the pressure and sealed his first major title in dramatic fashion.
🇬🇧 Tyrrell Hatton: “Unbelievable. What a putt to win.”
Tied for fourth, Hatton was seen watching from the scoring area as Spaun sank the decisive putt on the 18th green. His reaction was caught on camera:
“He’s holed it. Unbelievable. What a putt to win. That’s incredible.”
Despite dealing with his own frustrations from a tough break on the 17th, Hatton praised Spaun’s finish:
“I feel like I was extremely unlucky to finish where it did. But credit to JJ—he held it together when it mattered most.”
🇺🇸 Sam Burns: “We looked horrible… Spaun held steady.”
Burns, who entered Sunday with the lead, struggled on the final day and was visibly frustrated with both a controversial rules decision and his game.
“I think Adam [Scott] and I were just trying to stay afloat out there. We looked horrible on some of those holes. JJ? He held steady. He earned that one.”
Though disappointed, Burns acknowledged Spaun’s calm under pressure, a quality that made the difference in such grueling conditions.
🇦🇺 Adam Scott: “The right person hoisted that trophy.”
The veteran Aussie was chasing a second major but faded late, finishing tied for 12th. Still, Scott had high praise for Spaun’s composure and finish:
“I was seriously pulling for myself, sure—but very happy for JJ. After those final two holes, the right person definitely hoisted that trophy.”
Scott’s words captured the mood of many fans: respect for Spaun’s perseverance and joy at seeing a hard-working player finally get his moment.
💬 Mutual Respect on Display
JJ Spaun’s win was no accident—it was the product of grit, patience, and precise execution on one of golf’s toughest stages. And while Oakmont humbled even the most seasoned pros, the comments from Hatton, Burns, and Scott made one thing clear:
