J.J. Spaun vs Maverick McNealy Prediction: The two professionals can not be written off

On the third day of the Shriners Children's Open, J.J. Spaun will play Maverick McNealy in an 18-hole matchup. This game will take place at the TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Let's look into the two golfers and make predictions. 

American professional golfer J.J. Spaun turned professional in 2012 and started on the PGA Tour Canada. However, the professional did not secure his first win until 2015 in the Staal Foundation Open. However, playing on the PGA Tour, J.J. Spaun's best result was in the Valero Texas Open in 2022, where he finished ahead of Matt Jones and Matt Kuchar. J.J. Spaun has had four professional wins, three coming in the 2015 Staal Foundation Open, 2016 News Sentinel Open, and 2013 National Series 7.

American professional golfer Maverick McNealy turned professional in 2018 and has been looking for his first title. Maverick McNealy was once named World Amateur Golf's number-one ranking in his amateur years. In the meantime, Maverick McNealy has won three amateur titles, coming in the 2014 OFCC Fighting Illini Invite, 2015 The Prestige at PGA West, and 2016 Western Intercollegiate, Nike Collegiate Invite. As the underdog, Maverick McNealy will head into this game hoping to prove himself, show character and win.

Maverick McNealy is a good competitor and top-rising golfer, but J.J. Spaun has proven himself and is the man for the job in this game. While Maverick McNealy should be at his best, I do not see him having things easy. With experience and quality strategy, I am backing J.J. Spaun to win.