🏌️♂️ The 19th Hole Roundup – June 14–16, 2025
⛳ PGA Tour (U.S. Open at Oakmont)
- J.J. Spaun pulled off a fairytale win at Oakmont — birdies on 17 & 18, including a clutch 64‑foot bomb, to finish at 1-under and walk away the only player under par (golfmonthly.com, washingtonpost.com).
- Underdog vibes: Spaun started the day at +5, cleaned up the bogeys, and suddenly we’re talking about a major champ and Ryder Cup pick-in-waiting (talksport.com).
- Not-so-great showings: Rory McIlroy threw clubs, smashed tee markers, and looked shaky. Scottie Scheffler was off his game with 17 bogeys(!), finishing T7 (golfmonthly.com).
- 19th Hole Nugget: Canadian Corey Conners withdrew after a freak wrist injury—got tangled in a TV cable mid-round! (talksport.com)
🌸 LPGA Tour (Meijer Classic)
- Carlota Ciganda ended a nine-year win drought with a brilliant −16 to win the Meijer Classic, joining golf royalty like Beatriz Recari (as.com).
- In the spotlight: Rookie Paula Martín (just 19) won the British Amateur, keeping the Spanish wave rolling strong (elpais.com).
👴 Champions Tour (Kaulig Companies Championship)
- Ernie Els (yeah, that Ernie) is back in town at Firestone Country Club as the tournament rolls on—always a crowd favorite (axios.com).
🍻 19th Hole Highlight of the Week
Club-throwing drama at Oakmont, aka Rory’s meltdown. Tee smashing + club flinging = classic golf catharsis. Let’s call this the “Rusty Rivalry Episode.” 😅
🎙️ Quick Takes
- “Spaun’s putt? More like spaun the distance.”
- Ciganda’s win: proof that patience (and a new caddie) pays in full.
- Rory’s blowup? Just proof that even champs have off days.
📸 Video Highlights
J.J. Spaun Drains 64‑Foot Putt to Win the Championship
2025 Meijer LPGA Classic, Final Round | Golf Channel
🔚 Wrap-Up
A weekend full of underdog triumphs (Spaun, Ciganda), emotional outbursts (Rory), and veteran swagger (Ernie). It’s exactly the mix of fun, drama & golf goodness that echoes what we stand for at 19th Hole Apparel.