His mundane march back up the leaderboard turned pyrotechnic when he drove the green at the 314-yard, par-4 17th and two-putted from 18 feet for birdie and the lead.He then split the fairway on the par-4 18th but hit his approach shot 64 feet,

Some major championships are exquisite exhibitions of athletic grace and mental tenacity, symphonies conducted on fairways. You watch them, and you feel thrilled, energized, even inspired by the generational talent on display.

Spaun did one better by sinking his putt from the moon to hoist the trophy. He made history in the process. According to the broadcast, no player in any PGA event had ever shot a 40 or worse in the front-9 on Sunday at any tournament and still won the tourney.

The Masters champion has had five birdies and three bogeys and looks poised to card his first under-par round at Oakmont at the sixth attempt (stretching back to the 2016 tournament). He's currently tied for 35th. Each of this quartet leads the field in at least one metric through three rounds.

J.J. Spaun entered the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday within striking distance of the lead, just a single stroke back of Sam Burns at 3-under. After the second hole, however, it became clear luck wouldn't be on Spaun's side as he attempted to track down the leader.

J.J. Spaun is the son of John and Dollie Spaun. He grew up with his family in San Dimas in Los Angeles, County, California.

J.J. Spaun was dialed in on his approach shot on the second hole Sunday at Oakmont. Too dialed in. His wedge from 94 yards took one hop, hit the flagstick and ricocheted back, rolling off the green and 50 yards away.

J.J. Spaun's accurate ball-striking is the main reason he entered Sunday of the U.S. Open with a great chance of claiming his first major title. Unfortunately for the 34-year-old, he was a bit too accurate early in the final round.