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 took a one-shot lead into the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. From there, things did not go well. The post Sam Burns' U.S. Open collapse ended with bleary eyes but also self-belief appeared first on Golf.

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.

Sam Burns leads from JJ Spaun and Adam Scott, with Viktor Hovland the fourth and final player under par - but that's just a number this week, it's all about finishing ahead of the rest.