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'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.

Spaun went out in a record 31 and posted just the eighth bogey-free round in U.S. Open history at Oakmont to take the early lead on Thursday.

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

If there’s a textbook U.S. Open round to be played, J.J. Spaun executed it to perfection in Thursday’s opening round at mighty Oakmont.

By Frank Pingue OAKMONT, Pennsylvania (Reuters) -Overnight U.S. Open leader J.J. Spaun got his second round underway on Friday at Oakmont Country Club where pre-tournament favourite and world number one Scottie Scheffler was unable to play his way into contention.

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.