J.J. Spaun Coming off 1st Major Win at U.S. Open

His thrilling victory at Oakmont Country Club on Sunday was another example of the inspiring resilience of a San Dimas High graduate who never forgot his roots.

JJ Spaun didn't just win $4.3 million—he also soared up the OWGR and Ryder Cup standings after his U.S. Open victory.

J. Spaun won the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club after sinking an impressive putt from 64 feet away from the hole. He joins TODAY, along with his caddie Mark Carens, to talk about getting his “head back in the game” for the back nine after a rougher first half to his game and how he was up late the night before while his youngest daughter was fighting a bug.

J.J. Spaun captured his first major championship with a stunning birdie-birdie finish to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont. Needing just two putts to win, Spaun sunk a bomb from 64 feet, 5 inches at No. 18 to secure the title.

Tiger Woods proved to be a motivation for JJ Spaun's U.S. Open win after a rain-soaked course challenged him to the edge.

J.J. Spaun fought through unlucky breaks, rain and brutal scoring conditions at Oakmont Country Club to capture his first major championship Sunday.