J.J. Spaun might not be the flashiest player, but his "fairways and greens" formula works perfectly at Oakmont. His clean and steady swing has Live From the U.S. Open bullish on his chances on Sunday.

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?

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.

This is the first time Spaun has been in the top 10 following any major championship round, let alone held the lead.

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — J.J. Spaun is still new enough to the U.S. Open, and a newcomer to the brute that is Oakmont, that he was prepared for anything Thursday. He wound up with a clean card and a one-shot lead on an opening day that delivered just about everything.

J.J. Spaun shot a bogey-free 66 in the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont, tying the record for the lowest opening round score at that course in a U.S. Open. Spaun made four birdies in his first eight holes and then made 10 consecutive pars, including several long putts.

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.

Unheralded J.J. Spaun outshined the game's top players and led the U.S. Open by one shot after the first round on Thursday at steamy Oakmont Country Club where the big names like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy all struggled.

With Spaun in the spotlight, fans have learned more about the unique health challenges he has navigated since turning pro.