Tiger Woods proved to be a motivation for JJ Spaun's U.S. Open win after a rain-soaked course challenged him to the edge.

During the 90-plus minute rain delay on Sunday at the U.S. Open, NBC decided to trot out old faithful: Tiger Woods' epic finish in 2008 at Torrey Pines. Fitting that once the delay ended and J.J. Spaun resumed his quest for a career-defining major title,

The California native won his first major championship with a two-stroke victory J.J. Spaun has won his first major championship The Los Angeles native went birdie-birdie on the last two holes to win the U.