Sam Burns shares thoughts on Scottie Scheffler
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Sam Burns, Oakmont and US Open
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As Sam Burns continues to impress during the U.S. Open, there seems to be confusion among some fans believing the PGA Tour golfer is related to Arnold Palmer. A quick look at Google Trends shows fans are searching for Burns' potential connection to Palmer, wondering if the golfer is his grandson.
Sam Burns has the lead in the U.S. Open on a rain-soaked Oakmont course and faces his biggest test. The 28-year-old from Louisiana has never contended in 20 previous majors.
Burns, a 28-year-old from Louisiana, has five PGA Tour titles, the last one more than two years ago. Despite that, he leads the quartet under par through 54 holes.
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.
Sam Burns clung to a one-stroke lead as he teed off in Sunday's final round of the US Open, setting the stage for a tension-packed showdown at punishing Oakmont.
Adam Scott enters the fourth round of the US Open just one stroke off the lead, as he hunts a second major title and his first since 2013. Follow live.
Scott and J.J. Spaun, the 18-hole leader, are tied at three-under. Viktor Hovland is the only other player under par after 54 holes. Full leaderboard can be found here on PGATour.com. Here's a look at the players who have the best odds to win this year's tournament following Saturday's third round:
U.S. Open Golf Championship hits into Sunday's final round at Oakmont Country Club with just four players under par, highlighted by tournament leader Sam Burns sitting at 4-under for the weekend.