J.J. Spaun’s dramatic win on the 2025 U.S. Open drew simply as a lot chatter from viewers about his life away from the golf course.
Moments after Spaun, 34, drained a 64-foot putt to safe his first main championship on Sunday, June 15, his spouse, Melody, and the couple’s two daughters — Emerson, 4, and Violet, 23 months — celebrated with him at Oakmont Nation Membership, simply outdoors of Pittsburgh.
Nevertheless, as J.J. basked within the glow of his win, some golf followers accused him of shunning his spouse.
“Glad it’s not simply our front room who all suppose he and his spouse should not be getting alongside,” one viewer wrote through X. “Man that was awkward.”
One other wrote, “I believe JJ Spaun and his spouse are in the midst of a combat.”
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun celebrates along with his spouse and household after his profitable putt on the 18th inexperienced in the course of the ultimate spherical of the one hundred and twenty fifth U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Nation Membership on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Patrick Smith/Getty Photographs
J.J. kissed his spouse close to the 18th inexperienced after scooping up his oldest daughter in his arms for the stroll again to the clubhouse. Melody trailed behind J.J. whereas carrying their youngest daughter.
“Very apparent JJ Spaun and his spouse should not getting alongside,” one other view shared through X.
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun celebrates along with his spouse and household after his profitable putt on the 18th inexperienced in the course of the ultimate spherical of the one hundred and twenty fifth U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Nation Membership on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Warren Little/Getty Photographs
The household all returned to the 18th inexperienced for the trophy presentation, although followers famous that J.J. did not thank Melody throughout his speech.
“JJ Spaun didn’t even point out his spouse,” one particular person wrote through X. “Awkward finish to a terrific end on the US Open.”
Throughout his post-tournament press convention, J.J. defined it had been a wild 24 hours for his household.
“Nicely, as we speak I used to be working to CVS in downtown as a result of my daughter had a abdomen bug and was vomiting all evening lengthy,” J.J. advised reporters. “My spouse was up at 3 a.m. and he or she’s like, ‘Violet’s vomiting throughout. She will be able to’t preserve something down.’ So it was type of a tough begin to the morning.”
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun celebrates along with his spouse and household after his profitable putt on the 18th inexperienced in the course of the ultimate spherical of the one hundred and twenty fifth U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Nation Membership on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Patrick Smith/Getty Photographs
He continued, “I’m not blaming that on my begin, however it was simply type of prefer it match the mildew of what was occurring. The chaos.”
J.J. started the ultimate spherical one shot behind then-leader Sam Burns. He bogeyed 5 of his first six holes earlier than recovering for the memorable win on the ultimate gap.
“My daughter asks me each time Dad goes {golfing}, she’s like, ‘Have been you the winner as we speak?’” J.J. advised reporters. “Typically I’m like, ‘Yeah, I used to be.’ And he or she’s like, ‘The place’s my shock?’ At this time she’s like, ‘You’re the winner as we speak.’ She obtained to see it. She didn’t need to ask me. That was a very enjoyable second.”
J.J. and Melody obtained married in a July 2019 beachside ceremony, which he confirmed off through Instagram on the time.
Months earlier than the marriage, J.J. celebrated Melody on Valentine’s Day, calling her his “ laundrywoman, barista, journey agent, #1 supporter, and fiancée.”
J.J. added, “Life can be too onerous with out you!”
