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J. J. Spaun (John Michael Spaun Jr., born August 21, 1990) is an American professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour. Raised in Los Angeles, California, he turned pro in 2012 after a stellar collegiate career at San Diego State University, where he earned Mountain West Conference Player of the Year honors
Career Highlights & Major Win
- Played developmental tours including PGA Tour Canada and Korn/Ferry before earning his PGA Tour card in 2017
- Captured his first PGA Tour title at the 2022 Valero Texas Open, earning his first Masters invitation (T23)
- In 2025, he nearly won The Players Championship, finishing runner-up after a playoff with Rory McIlroy
- Major breakthrough: Won the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont with a dramatic final-round comeback, including a 64‑foot birdie putt on the last hole, finishing at –1 for a two-stroke victory
Stats & Earnings
- PGA Tour wins: 2 (Valero Texas Open 2022, U.S. Open 2025), Other wins: 3 on developmental tours.
- Career earnings exceed $22 million.
- Known for resilience: battled a health scare with diabetes (misdiagnosed as Type 2, later Type 1) and nearly lost his Tour card in 2021
Personal Life & Background
- Born to John Sr. (hospital administrator) and Dollie Spaun (office manager of Filipino‑Mexican descent); his mom played golf while pregnant with him.
- Married Melody Means in July 2019; the couple has two daughters, Emerson (b. 2020) and Violet (b. 2023).
- Resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is a former Disneyland season‑pass holder
Style & Legacy
- Known as a dedicated journeyman: climbed through mini‑tours, battled adversity, and earned his major on one of golf’s toughest courses.
- His 2025 U.S. Open win is regarded as a modern underdog success story: overcoming early bogeys, weather interruptions, and pressure with calm execution.
- Moments like the long final hole birdie putt exemplify his mental toughness and ability to rise in big stages.
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