Burns was twice denied relief from perceived temporary water on the 15th hole Sunday at Oakmont before double-bogeying the hole and losing the U.S. Open by five shots.

Sam Burns leads at 3-under after shooting an eye-opening 5-under 65 on Friday and is one of only three players in the 156-man field under par. Oakmont bit back Friday. Primary Menu Sections ...

OAKMONT, Pa. - As Sam Burns was coming up the last on a soggy U.S. Open Sunday, the scene had all the trappings of a victor's march: jammed grandstands, appreciative fans, the grounds crew spilling ...

Sam Burns entered the final round of the 2025 U.S. Open in the lead, and it appeared he might be the only player to survive Oakmont. That was not the case.

Sam Burns came into Friday knowing that he could play at Oakmont. He also knew what the course could do to him, having finished with three bogeys and one double bogey during Thursday’s opening ...

Burns (more on him in a moment) leads at 3-under after shooting an eye-opening 5-under 65 on Friday and is one of only three players in the 156-man field under par. Sam Burns swings during the ...

It’s shaping up to be a dramatic Sunday at the US Open as American Sam Burns goes for his first major win and leads the field by one stroke, just ahead of Australian Adam Scott and his ...

Burns, who came into the round in the second-to-last group at ten under par for the tournament, had all of his momentum come to a screeching halt when he went way left with his tee shot on hole No. 9.

Sam Burns waits to putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Friday, June 13, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) OAKMONT, Pa.

Sam Burns, right now, is the best putter on the PGA Tour. And if you ask anyone who knows anything about golf, they'll tell you Adam Scott has the sweetest swing since Freddie Couples.

OAKMONT, Pa. -- Oakmont Country Club has been the backdrop for major victories by the likes of Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller. Through 54 holes, Sam Burns is in the best position to ...