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'I tried to just continue to dig deep': How J.J. Spaun battled Oakmont, rain and bad breaks for a U.S. Open title

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J.J. Spaun wins the U.S. Open at Oakmont in Pennsylvania .

The rain stopped play at 4:01 p.m. on Sunday .

The 18th green was unrecognizable as a river of water ran through it.

The course, already difficult in its setup, became an even harsher test of patience.

Spaun was ranked 15th in the world golf rankings.

He won his first major at the Players Championship after losing to Rory McIlroy in a playoff.

Spaun's 64-foot birdie putt at Oakmont 's 18th proved his resiliency over the course and the weather.

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