They say a strong support system can make all the difference, and for JJ Spaun, that support comes in the form of his wife, Melody Spaun. While the golfer has seen his fair share of ups and downs on the PGA Tour, one thing has remained constant—his wife’s unwavering presence by his side.
It’s been a few years since Spaun clinched his first PGA Tour victory at the 2022 Valero Texas Open, but 2025 is shaping up to be a promising season. As of March, he’s competed in seven events, landing two Top-10 finishes and three Top-25 finishes. While the chase for another trophy continues, it’s safe to say that his biggest win in life came off the course—when he met Melody.
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How did JJ Spaun meet his wife, Melody?
JJ and Melody’s story goes way back to their college days at San Diego State University, where their journey as a couple first began. Years later, in 2019, they made it official, exchanging vows and stepping into a new chapter together.
Unlike her husband, Melody stays away from the public eye. Her Instagram is private, and very little is known about her personal life. There are whispers that she’s a registered nurse, though that’s never been confirmed. But what is clear is that she’s the kind of woman who knows how to keep her husband focused—without letting golf take over their lives.
Being a professional golfer comes with an intense schedule, and it’s easy to get caught up in the grind. But Melody wasn’t about to let that happen. Before the 2023 PGA Tour season, Spaun revealed how his wife helped him strike a balance between work and downtime. “I have a two-year-old and a wife, yeah, so beach and just being a dad, having fun, Mai Tais, chilling at the beach. I was only allowed five hours a day by my wife. But it was good. Maybe I should stick to it … because sometimes I can get like stuck out here for a long time,” Spaun shared.
And if that wasn’t enough proof of Melody’s no-nonsense approach, he added: “I’m like maybe [I’ll need] five hours, if I know my game is like really good. Which, I felt confident where I didn’t need to be searching or grinding on too much stuff. It’s going to be hard. She said: ‘Well, yeah, if you start missing some cuts we can adjust, we can add a couple hours there.’ These are the conversations I have. I’m not even joking. I mean, this is how, our marriage … we don’t, you know, it doesn’t get too sideways. Happy wife, happy life.”
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Spaun never fails to appreciate his wife
One thing about JJ is that he’s never been shy about showing love to his wife. Even before they got married, he was making sure the world knew just how much she meant to him. On Valentine’s Day, before they tied the knot, he shared a heartfelt post, calling Melody his “laundrywoman, barista, travel agent, #1 supporter, and fiancée.” And if that wasn’t sweet enough, he ended it with, “Life would be too hard without you!”
When they became parents, he made sure to appreciate the new role of his wife as he posted a wholesome picture of his wife with their daughter, writing the heartfelt caption: “Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom in the world! Thank you for all you do for our little family.”
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Fast forward to today, and the couple shares a beautiful life together with their two young daughters, Emerson and Violet—and even a cat, according to JJ’s Instagram posts.
As JJ continues his 2025 season, chasing more success on the PGA Tour, one thing is clear—he’s already won big in the game of love.
