J.J. Spaun Takes Command at U.S. Open as Golf Giants Falter at Oakmont
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J.J. Spaun seized the lead at the U.S. Open with a remarkable bogey-free round of 66 at Oakmont Country Club, outperforming top players like Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler. Spaun's performance included a historic first nine holes at 31 strokes or fewer, setting him one stroke ahead of Thriston Lawrence. Other notable performances included Kim Si-woo, Brooks Koepka, and Im Sung-jae, who are closely trailing the leader.
Key Points
J.J. Spaun led the U.S. Open after the first round with a score of 66, the only bogey-free round of the day.
Spaun's round included a historic performance on the first nine holes at Oakmont, marking the first time a player completed it in 31 strokes or fewer.
Top players such as Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler struggled, with DeChambeau scoring a 73.
Thriston Lawrence trailed Spaun by one shot, while Kim Si-woo, Brooks Koepka, and Im Sung-jae were two shots behind.
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion, expressed relief at being back on the leaderboard after a challenging period.
