J.J. Spaun might not be the flashiest player, but his "fairways and greens" formula works perfectly at Oakmont. His clean and steady swing has Live From the U.S. Open bullish on his chances on Sunday.

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

J.J. Spaun's wife Melody Spaun has been by the PGA Tour golfer's side long before he was in contention to win majors like the U.S. Open. Throughout J.J.'s career, the golfer has praised Melody and her impact in their family life.

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

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.

Unheralded J.J. Spaun outshined the game's top players and led the U.S. Open by one shot after the first round on Thursday at steamy Oakmont Country Club where the big names like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy all struggled.

Despite stumbling with a bogey on the 18th hole for the second straight day, Filipino-American J.J. Spaun remained firmly in contention for a major title breakthrough, relying on steady driving and brilliant putting to navigate the punishing conditions in a rain-lashed,