Episode 144: U.S. Open Recap

Episode 144: U.S. Open Recap

Author: Break 80 Podcast June 19, 2025 Duration: 51:18
The U.S. Open at Oakmont gave everyone what they wanted - an epic ending. We are live from Sand Valley this week to talk all about it. JJ Spaun used a weather delay to gather himself after a brutal start and made a back-nine charge for the ages, includes a bomb from 64 feet to seal the victory and his first major title. We will give our reactions to to the golf course, Spaun's victory, players who had a good showing and ones who disappointed. There was much to discuss, including an interesting ruling that may have cost Same Burns and how the golf course defeated most players in its path. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Break80 Podcast is a weekly conversation with Stouds, Mike, and Tim, three friends who find as much to talk about in the game's margins as in its major championships. This isn't just a recap of tour scores; it's a deep dive into the personal stories, the memorable rounds, and the local characters that give golf its texture. You'll hear their own experiences on the course, the good shots and the bad breaks, all framed by a genuine curiosity about what makes the sport compelling. The show actively seeks out the people and places that don't always make the headlines but are essential to the game's heart. It's built on the idea that the pursuit of that magic number-breaking 80-is a universal struggle, a mix of technical challenge and personal narrative. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in the grill room after a round, where the discussion ranges from equipment quirks to course design, always with a focus on the camaraderie that keeps players coming back. The Break80 crew operates with the understanding that the difference between a 79 and an 80 is everything, a philosophy that colors every story they uncover and every topic they share with their listeners.
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