Spaun Shines at Oakmont: Takes U.S. Open Lead as Golf Giants Falter
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J.J. Spaun took a one-shot lead after the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, finishing with a bogey-free round of 66. Despite the challenging course, Spaun outplayed top competitors like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy, who struggled with the notoriously tough layout. South African Thriston Lawrence trailed Spaun by one stroke, while Kim Si-woo, Brooks Koepka, and Im Sung-jae were two shots back.
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 performance marked his lowest round in a major championship.
Top players like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy struggled at Oakmont.
Thriston Lawrence was one shot behind Spaun, while Kim Si-woo, Brooks Koepka, and Im Sung-jae were two shots back.
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau opened with a 73, describing the course as a 'brutal test'.
Brooks Koepka expressed relief at being back on the leaderboard after missing the cut at the year's first major.
