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US Open’s final pairing of Scott and Burns turns into a rain-soaked afterthought
Sam Burns and Adam Scott started the last round of the U.S. Open in the final group, one shot separating them in first and second place.
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U.S. Open 2025: Did Sam Burns get robbed of title shot by a 'temporary water' ruling?
Like any savvy patient who gets a bad diagnosis, Sam Burns wanted a second opinion. When his drive on Oakmont’s par-4 15th hole stayed on the fairway next to the first cut, he seemed to catch a good break. But when Burns arrived at the ball, it looked and felt to him that it was sitting in standing water from the day’s earlier heavy rain storm.
Sam Burns's U.S. Open Hopes Were Dashed With Controversial Ruling on Soggy Fairway
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.
U.S. Open: Sam Burns on the wrong end of a questionable ruling
When Sam Burns stood over his tee shot on the 15th hole in the final round of the U.S. Open, he was in a tie for the lead. When he walked off the green, he was two shots back and essentially out of contention. What transpired in between is a questionable ruling that very much led to the double bogey Burns carded on the hole.
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U.S. Open 2025: Sam Burns did something very clever that nobody else noticed
It just showed a clever bit of awareness and foresight. In the heat of the pressure and the pouring rain, Burns stopped himself from making a potentially very costly error. It was a small moment, but the kind of decision that wins U.S. Opens.
2025 U.S. Open, Day 3 recap: Sam Burns leads with Adam Scott, J.J. Spaun one back
Burns converts the birdie following a brilliant tee shot on the par-3 13th. He’s at 4 under, one clear of playing competitor J.J. Spaun. The 44-year-old birdies the par-3 13th to get to 1 under. He’s two off the lead, seeking his second major title (2013 Masters).
Sam Burns Roasted by U.S. Open Fans amid 'Choke Job' at Oakmont
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 reacts to US Open controversy as sickened star reveals explanation for drop shot decision
Sickened Sam Burns has spoken out on the hugely-controversial decision which finally blew apart his US Open dream. The American star was at the centre of a massive drama in the final stages at Oakmont and seemed to be the victim of a hotly-contested call from tournament officials.
Sam Burns takes second round U.S. Open lead, big names miss the cut as Oakmont keeps packing a punch
Sam Burns has taken the second-round lead at the U.S. Open and several big names in the field have missed the cut as Oakmont Country Club continues to pack a punch.
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