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17 hours ago
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U.S. Open winner J.J. Spaun pulls out of Rocket Classic
J.J. Spaun said he would take some time to enjoy his victory at the U.S. Open, and he's making good on his word. But it means that he won't participate in Detroit's biggest golf event. As confirmed by tournament officials, Spaun, who won his first major at the 2025 U.S. Open on Sunday, June 15, pulled his name off the commitment list ahead of the 2025 Rocket Classic in Detroit. Advertisement Spaun is currently playing at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, but was 5-over par through 14 holes in Round 2 and near the bottom of the leaderboard for the no-cut event. With the U.S. Open win, Spaun rocketed 17 spots up the world rankings, currently at No. 8. That made him the second-highest-ranked golfer committed to the Rocket Classic after Collin Morikawa, who announced his commitment on May 19. Recent commitments to the Rocket Classic have included Akshay Bhatia, the runner-up in the 2024 Classic, and former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama, the No. 11 golfer in the world. MORE GOLF NEWS: World No. 11 Hideki Matsuyama commits to 2025 Rocket Classic in Detroit Advertisement Tournament officials shared this statement regarding Spaun's participation: 'We congratulate J.J. Spaun on his win at the U.S. Open. While he won't be competing at this year's Rocket Classic, we're proud of the incredible momentum building around the tournament. The Rocket Classic continues to be one of the most exciting stops on the PGA TOUR – a place where top players compete and rising stars break through. Our field is shaping up to be one of our best yet.' Past tournament champions participating in the event include two-time champion Cam Davis, 2023 champion Rickie Fowler, 2022 champion Tony Finau and 2019 champion Nate Lashley. The 2025 Rocket Classic will take place from June 26-29 at Detroit Golf Club, with tickets on sale at You can reach Christian at cromo@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: U.S. Open winner J.J. Spaun pulls out of Rocket Classic in Detroit
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4 days ago
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Corey Conners withdraws from 2025 Travelers Championship
For the second straight week, a top-25 player in the world has withdrawn from competition. Canada's Corey Conners was 3 under on the front nine Saturday at the 2025 U.S. Open and appeared to be making a move up the leaderboard before aggravating a wrist injury after playing a bunker shot from a plugged lie in one of Oakmont's ruthless sand traps. He shot 5-over 40 on the back and withdrew the next morning. Corey Conners of Canada gets treatment on the 12th tee during the third round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 14, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. That wrist is obviously still bothering him, because the PGA Tour sent notice early Tuesday that Conners has withdrawn from this week's 2025 Travelers Championship. Advertisement He will be replaced by Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas. Conners, a 33-year-old from Ontario, has quietly been one of the most consistently good players on Tour this season. He doesn't have a win, but five top 10s — including a tie for eighth at the Masters and a solo third at the Arnold Palmer Invitational — have him No. 10 in the FedEx Cup standings. He's also the highest-ranked Canadian player in the world at No. 24. The 2025 Travelers Championship — the PGA Tour's final signature event of the season — begins Thursday at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Travelers Championship 2025: Corey Conners withdraws
USA Today
4 days ago
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Corey Conners withdraws from 2025 Travelers Championship
Corey Conners withdraws from 2025 Travelers Championship For the second straight week, a top-25 player in the world has withdrawn from competition. Canada's Corey Conners was 3 under on the front nine Saturday at the 2025 U.S. Open and appeared to be making a move up the leaderboard before aggravating a wrist injury after playing a bunker shot from a plugged lie in one of Oakmont's ruthless sand traps. He shot 5-over 40 on the back and withdrew the next morning. That wrist is obviously still bothering him, because the PGA Tour sent notice early Tuesday that Conners has withdrawn from this week's 2025 Travelers Championship. He will be replaced by Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas. Conners, a 33-year-old from Ontario, has quietly been one of the most consistently good players on Tour this season. He doesn't have a win, but five top 10s — including a tie for eighth at the Masters and a solo third at the Arnold Palmer Invitational — have him No. 10 in the FedEx Cup standings. He's also the highest-ranked Canadian player in the world at No. 24. The 2025 Travelers Championship — the PGA Tour's final signature event of the season — begins Thursday at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
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5 days ago
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U.S. Open golf: J.J. Spaun conquers Oakmont for first major win
1 of 6 | J.J. Spaun celebrates after winning the 125th U.S. Open on Sunday at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- J.J. Spaun hit razor-thin fairways, weathered rain showers and overcame Oakmont Country Club's gauntlet of a golf course to win the first major title of his career Sunday at the 2025 U.S. Open in western Pennsylvania. Spaun, who hit the flagstick on one hole and a rake on another, capped the victory with a 64-1/2-foot, walk-off birdie putt on No. 18 to finish at 1-under for the tournament. With the longest putt of the tournament, Spaun also finished as the only golfer to card an under-par 72-hole score at the third major of the season. "It's just one of those moments in major championships where that's kinda what happens to seal the deal," Spaun said on the NBC broadcast. "Fortunately, it was my time." WHAT A PUTT!!!! J.J. SPAUN WINS THE U.S. OPEN!!!! U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2025 Spaun, who entered the day one shot behind third-round leader Sam Burns, carded a 2-over 72 in his final round. He birdied four of his final seven holes to beat second-place Robert MacIntyre by two strokes and claim the $4.3 million first-place prize. "I never thought I would be here holding this trophy," Spaun said. "I've always had aspirations and dreams, but I never knew what my ceiling was. I never knew how good I could be. "But I'm just proud I've bene resilient in my career and pushed through a lot of things. I'm just trying to be the best golfer I can be. I was happy to display that today at Oakmont." Viktor Hovland placed third. Cameron Young, Tyrrell Hatton and Carlos Ortiz tied for fourth. Just seven golfers carded under-par scores in the final round, which included a rain delay of 1 1/2 hours. Spaun made bogey on five of his first six holes and was 5-over through the front nine. He made par on Nos. 10 and 11 before going on his title-winning run. Spaun birdied Nos. 12 and 14 to start his surge. He made another bogey on No. 15 and par on No. 16. Spaun made birdie on No. 17 before ripping a 308-foot drive up the fairway on the final hole. He then hit a 190-yard approach shot on the green. Spaun, who only needed to two-putt to seal the win, then sank his long birdie putt before shedding tears of joy as he was serenaded with cheers from the gallery. MacIntyre started his day with bogeys on two of his first three holes. He made eagle on No. 4 and bogey on No. 6. He birdied Nos. 9, 14 and 17 for his final-round of 2-under. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was even par on Sunday, but finished 4-over for the tourament to tie Burns and John Rahm for seventh. No. 2 Rory McIlroy tied for 19th at 7-over. The 2025 British Open is the next major on the PGA Tour calendar. That tournament will be held from July 17 to 20 at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Top golfers compete at 2025 U.S. Open Sam Burns lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the 2025 U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., on June 13, 2025. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo
USA Today
5 days ago
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J.J. Spaun wins US Open: Watch his winning putt from 64 feet
J.J. Spaun wins US Open: Watch his winning putt from 64 feet Show Caption Hide Caption J.J. Spaun calls it his best putting day of the year J.J. Spaun navigated Oakmont's tough setup with sharp putting and gritty play in round one of the U.S. Open. USGA J.J. Spaun earned the right to dance in the rain after making the longest putt of the 2025 U.S. Open, clinching his first win in a golf major on Sunday. Caddie Mark Carens walked over and joined Spaun as the duo watched the ball travel 64 feet and to secure victory. The men embraced as the ball fell into the 18th hole. "When I hit it, I thought it was a little short," Spaun told NBC Sports' Mike Tirico during the trophy ceremony. "... but it was looking really good ... fortunately it was my time." An emotional Spaun reunited with his wife, Melody, and their daughters, Emerson Lili and Violet Windsor, to celebrate the win on Father's Day. "It was a dream week and scenario to have my kids here," Spaun said about having his family in attendance. "It's awesome and a cherry on top for an awesome week." The Los Angeles native became the 92nd different player to win the tournament. US OPEN PURSE: Payouts, prize money for tournament at Oakmont Country Club Watch J.J. Spaun's putt to win 2025 U.S. Open The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
