Sam Burns leads J.J. Spaun by one shot after a stunning 65. But it was not a good day for several big names who are heading home early.

"I kind of came out here with no prior history at Oakmont, not really knowing what to expect, even U.S. Open-wise. This is only my second one," Spaun said. "I don't know if that f

J.J. Spaun's wife Melody Spaun has been by the PGA Tour golfer's side long before he was in contention to win majors like the U.S. Open. Throughout J.J.'s career, the golfer has praised Melody and her impact in their family life.

Curious about J.J. Spaun’s wife? The noted golfer’s professional accomplishments have been widely documented, but now fans are curious about his personal life. So, who is J.J. Spaun’s wife and how many kids do they have?

Spaun is from Los Angeles. He was born to a white American father and a half-Filipino, half-Mexican mother and raised in Los Angeles County. Spaun attended San Dimas High School in San Dimas, Calif. As a pro, his residence is listed as Scottsdale, Ariz.

Spaun has never won a major championship, and he has very little experience in golf's first biggest tournaments overall. Aside from his one U.S. Open start, Spaun entered the week with just seven other major starts under his belt: five at the PGA Championship and two at the Masters in 2022 and 2025.

J.J. Spaun is making waves right now through his performance at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania.

While the opening round is still ongoing, Los Angeles native J.J. Spaun has finished his 18 holes at 4-under with no bogeys. He's in sole possession of the lead with his first-round 66. Here are three takeaways from round one: Get top local stories ...