JJ Spaun might not be a household name like Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy, but he has built an impressive career. Born in Los Angeles, California, on August 21, 1990, Spaun has steadily climbed the ...

A month removed from the greatest moment of his golfing life at Oakmont, J.J. Spaun still cannot believe he’s the reigning ...

However, while that boosted his official career earnings to over $22m, ... Spaun is facing a tax bill of $1.7m of his prize money, with 40.07% going towards federal and state-based tax.

That’s how the 34-year-old Spaun won the 125th U.S. Open on Sunday evening at Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh, billed as the hardest golf course on the planet. And that’s how his day, his ...

J.J. Spaun drained a long birdie putt on the 18th hole at Oakmont Country Club to win the U.S. Open and secure his first career major victory.