Go Low - REACTION to J.J. Spaun winning the U.S. Open

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🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

John Middlekauff reacts to J.J. Spaun winning his first major at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. John revisits his previous take regarding if Cinderellas in gold are done in regards to Spaun pulling off an improbable victory. John debates whether the Oakmont course is the most difficult in America. John also reacts to Rory McIlroy's continued confrontations with the media and wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your golf questions.

03:43 - Are Cinderella's actually dead?

06:31 - J.J. Spaun

14:39 - Oakmont is the hardest course in America

29:07 - NBC U.S. Open broadcast

29:35 - Rory McIlroy vs the Media

36:13 - Mailbag

36:42 - What's going on with Rory McIlroy?

39:50 - Unfair coverage for LIV golfers at Majors?

43:48 - Should the PGA tour consider more difficult courses?

46:02 - LIV Golf 50:40 - Benefits of finger lock grip style

52:12 - How to play a consistent 18 holes

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