The 54-hole leader was in the hunt until two different officials denied him relief from a wet area in the fairway, leading to a double bogey.

Sam Burns stands atop the leaderboard to start the final round of the 2025 U.S. Open. Here is everything you need to know about his career to date.

Sam Burns' wife Caroline Burns and the couple's son Bear are at the center of the PGA Tour golfer's pursuit of the U.S. Open title at Oakmont. Sam's wife has been journeying with him long before the golfer was competing at majors.

After a successful start to his career, Sam Burns is looking to capture his first major championship at the 2025 U.S. Open. The 28 year old and five-time winner on the PGA Tour is tied atop the leaderboard with J.

The U.S. Open being completed on Sunday is now dependent on the weather and daylight cooperating at Oakmont. NBC's Mike Tirico reported that the U.S. Open could withstand a two-hour weather delay and still finish the final round on Sunday. The delay ended up lasting less than two hours indicating the final round could be completed as scheduled.

The golfer turned pro in 2009 and has played 159 events over his career earning $3.4 million, per the PGA Tour. For those wondering what kind of grandfather Palmer was, Saunders shared an incredible story about the legend answering his phone while he was at the oval office meeting the president.

As a result, many golfers become close with each other, which is exactly what happened with Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns. The two golfers have developed as players simultaneously, of course with Scheffler reaching heights far higher than Burns thus far.

Burns went low Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open seemingly out of nowhere and is in a great spot to take home another PGA Tour trophy.

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Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler have bonded over fatherhood as they adjust to being dads on the PGA Tour after their sons were born in 2024. The post Sam Burns & Scottie Scheffler Have Bonded Over Fatherhood After Their Sons Were Born in 2024 appeared first on Heavy Sports.