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The 125th edition of the US Open provided drama on the final day of play. JJ Spaun became an unlikely winner with a walk-off putt on his last hole. Spaun
By the time the rain-soaked U.S. Open had figured out its new champion and the chants of “J-J! J-J!” and “U-S-A! U-S-A!” had finally quieted down, there was still golf to be played — one nearly forgotten twosome left to make its way to the 18th green.
Sam Burns' Message on Donald Trump Resurfaces During US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sam Burns has had a stellar week at the U.S. Open, but the PGA Tour golfer is used to playing with high-profile partners. With Burns in contention to win the U.S. Open, fans pointed to an old Instagram post Burns made last fall.
Sam Burns is now a hot topic on the golf scene after a great performance at the US Open. The 28-year-old golfer impressed the public, and despite the challenges of Oakmont, he managed to finish as T7, although he had a great foundation to even win.
Scheffler, despite his struggles, played well enough to reach the weekend, as did Rory McIlroy, who birdied No. 18 to close at 6-over before continuing his bizarre anti-media petulant pouting campaign and blowing off interview requests.
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.
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 compatriot J.J.
Sam Burns was forced to hit out of a soggy lie on the fairway of the 15th hole of Sunday’s final round at Oakmont after asking two rules officials to take a drop.