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.

Spaun went out in a record 31 and posted just the eighth bogey-free round in U.S. Open history at Oakmont to take the early lead on Thursday.

J.J. Spaun played bogey-free and finished with 10 straight pars for a 4-under 66 in the opening round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont.

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The US Open Thursday at Oakmont was unforgettable with JJ Spaun showing the way. Here are highlights and scores from the first round.

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.

PGA Tour Golfer J.J. Spaun Makes History at US Open 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.