Media Center Interviews
April 5, 2026
Final Round Interview with J.J. Spaun
Q. J.J., there's something about San Antonio for you, man. You delivered your first‑ever PGA TOUR victory in 2022, and here we are, you're back. It's where you've regained your form and earned your third PGA TOUR victory. What made this week so special?
J.J. SPAUN: Yeah, this game is so crazy. I haven't been feeling at the form that I wanted to be based off of last season. Just trying to take each day as it comes and accepting what I have. Just got such a great team behind me that's been supporting me. Just means a lot to come back and win here at a place that's been so good to me.
Q. Let's talk about that comeback. A breakthrough win at Oakmont last year. With that comes challenges and expectations. It's been a rocky road, but you're back. What does it mean, that journey from major champion to here in San Antonio, a winner yet again?
J.J. SPAUN: Yeah, there's just so much that comes with winning big events like that, like a U.S. Open or any other major.
I put a lot of pressure on myself this year to start the year, and a lot of expectations. It's the complete opposite of the mantra I had all year last year that really helped me, so I tried to get back to that. Went into the last few weeks starting at THE PLAYERS just trying to be freed up and put less pressure on myself. It's been trying, but sticking to that mantra has really helped me.
