J.J. Spaun is contending at Colonial, believes things aligning for U.S. Open defence
J.J. Spaun is currently in contention at the Charles Schwab Challenge, aiming to defend his U.S. Open title in three weeks. He shot a 2-under 68, placing him two shots behind the leader, Jordan Smith. Spaun has made a putter change to improve his performance on the greens after struggling earlier this season.
- ▪Spaun is two shots behind leader Jordan Smith after shooting a 2-under 68.
- ▪He has made a putter change to regain confidence on the greens.
- ▪Spaun is the highest-ranked player in the field at No. 9.
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Open this photo in gallery:J.J. Spaun watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Tex., on Thursday.Lm Otero/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJ.J. Spaun is thinking a little bit about his schedule and a lot about his putting while in contention at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial.The reigning U.S. Open champion believes he’s getting both lined up just about right three weeks before he tries to defend his first major title.Spaun surged with four birdies on his front nine before a couple of late bogeys in a 2-under 68 that put him at 8 under Friday, two shots behind Englishman Jordan Smith and one back of Hideki…
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