{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/6850cc769692e2d8d733ab1e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"SPAUN'S MAJOR MOMENT & OAKMONT DRAMA - June 17th, 2025","description":"<p>On June 17th, 2025, we unpack the U.S. Open aftermath, from J.J. Spaun's historic win and Wyndham Clark's alleged locker room damage to Carlota Ciganda's LPGA victory and a look ahead to the Travelers.</p><p><br></p><h3>U.S. OPEN: SPAUN'S TRIUMPH &amp; OAKMONT'S BITE</h3><ul><li>Marquee storyline: J.J. Spaun's emotional U.S. Open win, featuring caddie inspiration and a chaotic Father's Day, contrasts with Wyndham Clark's alleged locker room damage and strong finishes from Hatton &amp; Ortiz.</li><li>Supporting stat or quote: Spaun's caddie Mark Carens on a key read: \"Look, Ed gave us a good read.\" Tyrrell Hatton on a tough 17th hole break: \"is going to hurt a lot for a long time.\" Carlos Ortiz simply stated: \"Oakmont happened.\"</li><li>Human angle or fun fact: Spaun's win was L.A.B. Golf's first major (CEO Sam Hahn: \"It's simply surreal\"); he also battled his daughter's illness pre-round. Clark's alleged outburst drew comments from McDowell and Poulter on player frustrations.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>LPGA TOUR: CIGANDA'S COMEBACK WIN</h3><ul><li>Marquee storyline: Carlota Ciganda ended an over eight-year winless drought with an emotional victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic, holding off Hye Jin Choi for a memorable triumph.</li><li>Supporting stat or quote: \"It feels amazing, obviously, after all these years,\" said Ciganda, highlighting the significance of her long-awaited win as players look towards the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.</li><li>Human angle or fun fact: Hye Jin Choi's costly bogey on the 17th hole proved crucial in the final round, while Lexi Thompson showed good form with a T4 finish.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>OTHER TOURS: NORRIS &amp; JACKSON VICTORIOUS</h3><ul><li>Marquee storyline: Shaun Norris conquered the Hana Bank Invitational on the Japan Golf Tour, while Palmer Jackson claimed victory at the Raiffeisenback Golf Challenge on the Challenge Tour.</li><li>Supporting stat or quote: These international wins showcase the global reach of competitive golf and the diverse pathways to professional success for these talented players.</li><li>Human angle or fun fact: Both Norris and Jackson celebrated significant career achievements, adding to the week's exciting golf narratives from around the world.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><ul><li>Scheffler: Oakmont \"hardest course I've ever played,\" felt \"hit by a bus\" post-major.</li><li>McIlroy: Finds new \"Everest\" in Portrush Open; Hank Haney critical of his club toss.</li><li>Rahm: Credits keeping it in play &amp; lag putting for his final round 67 (T7).</li><li>Hatton &amp; Ortiz: Emotional T4s at Oakmont secure 2026 Masters &amp; U.S. Open spots.</li><li>Travelers Championship Preview: U.S. Open champ J.J. Spaun a +5000 longshot for upcoming Signature Event.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}