With Spaun in the spotlight, fans have learned more about the unique health challenges he has navigated since turning pro.

Spaun went out in a record 31 and posted just the eighth bogey-free round in U.S. Open history at Oakmont to take the early lead on Thursday.

The first round of the 2025 U.S. Open lived up to the billing as Oakmont Country Club yielded only 10 rounds under par -- with an average score near 5 over par -- despite ideal conditions on Thursday.

Curious about J.J. Spaun’s wife? The noted golfer’s professional accomplishments have been widely documented, but now fans are curious about his personal life. So, who is J.J. Spaun’s wife and how many kids do they have?

This is the first time Spaun has been in the top 10 following any major championship round, let alone held the lead.

Spaun has never won a major championship, and he has very little experience in golf's first biggest tournaments overall. Aside from his one U.S. Open start, Spaun entered the week with just seven other major starts under his belt: five at the PGA Championship and two at the Masters in 2022 and 2025.

Your U.S. Open leader after the first round at Oakmont Country Club, J.J. Spaun, pondered his career … after watching a Kirsten Dunst movie.

A complete list of the golf equipment J.J. Spaun is using this week at Oakmont Country Club during the 2025 U.S. Open.