Flagstick to Fire: How JJ Spahn Turned a Brutal Break Into a U.S. Open Reset

JJ Spahn’s U.S. Open resilience wasn’t about the rain delay or a lucky bounce—it was about mindset. After his approach slammed into the flagstick early in the round (talk about insult-to-precision), he could’ve spiraled. But instead, he reframed. JJ didn’t sulk—he strutted. Watching him walk, talk, and stick to his process was a masterclass in mental grit. Did the rain delay help? Maybe. But more importantly, JJ showed up ready for chaos and stuck to his plan like a man who knew bogeys were just a feature, not a failure. Champions don’t blame—they adapt.

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