PGA Tour Reveals Priceless Robert MacIntyre Reaction on J.J. Spaun’s US Open Victory originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
J.J. Spaun’s dream run ended his title at Oakmont as he captured the 2025 U.S. Open in the most challenging circumstances. Despite a nightmare start, five bogeys in his first six holes Spaun dug deep after a rain delay and delivered an epic comeback. He drained birdie putts from 40, 22, and an outrageous 64 feet, sealing the win with a clutch putt on 18. Spaun closed the day at one-under-par, the only player under par all week.
“It’s a dream weekend scenario… to have my two kids here is just awesome – the cherry on top!” he said, celebrating Father’s Day with his wife Melody and daughters Emerson and Violet.
While Spaun celebrated, the man he edged out, Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre was left stunned. MacIntyre had played brilliantly with a two-under 68, setting the clubhouse lead at +1 and watching from the scorer’s room, hopeful. But when Spaun’s monster putt dropped on the 18th, cameras caught MacIntyre’s reaction, mouth wide open in disbelief, followed by a classy round of applause. The PGA Tour shared the moment on social media, and fans couldn’t get enough of the sportsmanship.
Upon this reaction PGA Tour wrote, “Class act” on X. McIntyre might have said “Wow,” on seeing Spaun’s performance.
Class act 👏
Runner-up Robert MacIntyre was speechless after J.J. Spaun’s winning putt @USOpenGolf.pic.twitter.com/8u8Ni09ogZ
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 16, 2025
Though denied the win, the Scotsman proved his mettle on one of golf’s toughest stages.
It was a fitting end to a dramatic major weekend, wild weather, pressure-packed moments, and genuine emotions both on and off the course. And in the middle of it all? Two pros who showed the world what class looks like.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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