J.J. Spaun clings to a one-shot lead heading to the final day of the Players Championship

J.J. Spaun’s putt on hole 18 spiraled around the cup before dropping in Saturday, allowing him to maintain a one-shot lead in the 2025 Players Championship.

Spaun shot a 70 on a blustery day, helping him move from -10 to -12, one shot ahead of Bud Cauley for the tournament lead.

He shot a 66 on Thursday and a 68 on Friday.

Here’s what to know about Spaun and his career so far.

How old is J.J. Spaun?

J.J. Spaun is 34 yards old. He was born Aug. 21, 1990, in Los Angeles.

J.J. Spaun lines up his putt on the fifth green during the third round of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. Saturday March 15, 2025. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Has J.J. Spaun won on the PGA Tour?

Yes, he has one PGA Tour victory. He won the Valero Texas Open on April 3, 2022. He also has one win on the Korn Ferry Tour, one win on the Web.com Tour, and one PGA Tour Canada victory.

What is J.J. Spaun’s career golf earnings?

Spaun has earned more than $14.4 million from PGA Tour events.

Where did J.J. Spaun go to school?

Spaun graduated from San Dimas High School in 2008. He played collegiately for San Diego State University, where he was a two-time All-Mountain West Conference selection in 2010, 2011 and Conference Player of the Year in 2012.

J.J. Spaun tees off on the first hole during the third round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournment Saturday, March 15, 2025 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

How big is J.J. Spaun?

Spaun is listed as being 5-foot-8 and 185 pounds.

Has J.J. Spaun previously made the cut at The Players Championship?

Yes. In 2024, he made the cut and finished tied for 64th. He did not make the cut in 2022 or 2023.

What is J.J. Spaun’s best finish in a major?

J.J. Spaun finished tied for 23rd in the 2022 Masters, his best finish in a major.

Where does J.J. Spaun reside?

His current hometown is listed as Scottsdale, Arizona.

Is J.J. Spaun married?

Yes. His wife is Melody (Means) Spaun. They were married in 2019.

Does J.J. Spaun have children?

Yes. He and Melody have two children: Daughter Emerson Lili born in 2020, and daughter, Violet, born in 2023.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Everything you need to know about Players Championship leader J.J. Spaun

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