J.J. Spaun's victory at the U.S. Open and a hefty winner's check vaulted him into the top three on the PGA Tour money list.

It seems that Caitlin Clark was keeping an eye on what was happening at Oakmont during the final round, and a player gave her the detail she was missing.

The 125th U.S. Open concludes Sunday at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. NBC, Peacock and USA Network have full coverage combined with exclusive featured groups, All Access and a multi-view experience.

JJ Spaun considered calling time on his journeyman golf career just months before his "fairytale ending" and life-changing major success at the US Open. Spaun became golf's newest major champion with a two-shot victory at Oakmont Country Club,

J.J. Spaun delivered a finish to remember on his way to winning the 2025 US Open. The 34-year-old holed a 64-foot putt on the 18th hole at Oakmont Country Club to win the season's third major with a one-under score.

"Our purse is $21.5 million. Winner's check is $4.3 million. We didn't raise our purse this year," USGA CEO Mike Whan said. "When I started at the USGA just four years ago, our purse was $12.5 million, so I feel comfortable that we've been a leader in moving fast and bigger. [...] We want the money to be commensurate with the achievement."

DeChambeau followed what his fellow SMU alum, the late Payne Stewart, accomplished 25 years earlier by winning the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. He is looking for his third U.S. Open title. After going even on the front nine, DeChambeau went 3-over on the back.

The WNBA superstar–and avid golfer—made her return to the basketball court on Saturday in thrilling fashion with a 32-point, seven three-pointer performance. But on Sunday, it appears that she's posted up on her couch watching the U.S. Open. And it got her wondering about taking on the famed Pittsburgh-area track.

PGA Tour Golfer Made US Open History in the Most Unbelievable Way originally appeared on Athlon Sports.