J.J. Spaun's win at the U.S. Open was one of the best sports moments of the year. It was also full of teaching moments.

Scottie Scheffler's performance at the 2025 US Open was marked by issues with the part of his game that has been his nemesis throughout his professional career.

U.S. Open at the Oakmont Country Club delivered a nail-biting finish as JJ Spaun stunned the field with a sensational 64-foot birdie putt to claim his first major title. He finished one-under, becoming the only player to break par across four grueling days.

Scheffler didn’t win the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont, but that pattern held true as Sunday afternoon progressed in western Pennsylvania – even in a week where he didn’t always feel comfortable with his swing and worked through multiple lengthy range sessions,