All eyes were on the action at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, as the 2025 edition of the US Open was reaching its conclusion. Even Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes had his attention captured by the thrilling end of the tournament.
After 72 holes, it was JJ Spaun who won the title, as he closed it out with one of the best shots ever in major history. The 34-year-old Spaun, who had a bad start to the fourth round of the tourney, drained a long putt to bag the victory — his first in a major tournament ever.
“I knew, based [on] what the crowd was saying, that I felt like if I two-putted, I would probably win,” Spaun said after his win (h/tMark Schlabach of ESPN). “But I didn’t want to look because I didn’t want to play defensive. I didn’t want to do anything dumb, trying to protect a three-putt or something.
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J.J. Spaun carries his daughter away from the 18th hole while celebrating his US Open Championship win at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA on June 15, 2025.
Patrick Mahomes shares reaction to stunning US Open conclusion
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Jul 26, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as general manager Brett Veach watches in the background during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mahomes surely knows what it’s like to be on top. The three-time Super Bowl champion went on social media and tweeted “Wow what a putt!” after Spaun sank the 64½-foot birdie putt on the last hole to edge Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre by just two strokes.
Spaun finished the tournament with a 1-under 279 score. The day started poorly for Spaun, as he had five bogeys on the first six holes, but he managed to steady himself the rest of the way.
Mahomes can use that as inspiration for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, with the Chiefs looking to get back up after falling short of completing a three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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