J.J. Spaun captures first major title, wins 125th U.S. Open

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OAKMONT, Pa. -- J.J. Spaun survived a terrible start and challenging elements to pull away from the pack and capture his first major championship with a two-stroke victory in the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on Sunday.

After picking up a birdie on the 17th hole to go ahead by one stroke, Spaun made a 64 ½-foot birdie putt on the 18th to secure his unlikely victory and defeat Scotland's Robert MacIntyre by two.

After Spaun's long putt fell in the cup, he dropped his putter, raised his arms in the air, and gave the crowd a fist-pump. He hugged caddie Mark Carens and later embraced his wife, Melody, and two young daughters.

Spaun was the only golfer to finish under…