Sam Burns Stays Sizzling In Second Round

With round two of the U.S. Open coming to a halt due to intense weather issues, many of the top golfers failed to continue on into the weekend. As expected, Oakmont has been a nightmare course for many in the field. Pulling out many raw emotions seen from golfers, even the meltdowns seen from the illustrious Scottie Scheffler. There has still been some flashes of consistency, specifically from Sam Burns who finished Friday with a 5- under 65. Putting together an eye opening performance, fifty-two years after a winning round of 63 from Johnny Miller. Burns is overcoming the odds as it stands thus far and looking to continue his hot streak come Saturday. 

Burns Overcoming Conditions 

The pro since 2017 is now in prime position, jumping up 32 spots in the leader-board after a strong round two. Burns displayed a rather impressive amount of confidence, putting together six birdies and just one bogey. An impressive 65 tied the third-lowest score of all time in an Oakmont U.S. Open, behind only Miller’s 63 in 1973 and a 64 in 1994 from Loren Roberts. Who went on to lose to Ernie Els in a playoff. The 28-year-old shared his viewpoint to the media, reiterating his calm mindset ahead of two more rounds. 

“I think today was just kind of getting mentally ready to come out and try to put a good round together,” Burns said. “I feel like I’ve been playing well coming off last week and into this week, and my round yesterday. Really just trying to get yourself in position out here and give yourself as many looks as you can.”