Sam Burns is leading the U.S. Open after becoming just the 12th golfer in Oakmont Country Club major golf history to card a 65 or better. Burns looked like a legitimate contender in Round 1 before going 5-over on the final four holes of his round to finish at 2-over and six shots back of the

Surges On Day 2 With Strong Performance

The third round of the U.S. Open on June 14 at the Oakmont Country Club will begin at 9:12 a.m. when Philip Barbaree tees off as a single player, due to an odd number making the 7-over cut. The last twosome of leader Sam Burns (3-under) and J.J. Spaun (2-under) will tee off at 3:35 p.m.

Former LSU Golfer Sam Burns Cards 5-Under Round at U.S. Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former LSU golfer and PGA Tour winner, Sam Burns, had a day to remember on Friday when he carded a 5-under 65 at Oakmont to put himself firmly in contention for his first major title.