A former LSU golfer is sitting in pole position at the U.S. Open. Sam Burns shot a -5 in Round 2 at Oakmont after posting a +2 in Round 1. After two rounds, Burns -3 is enough for a sole lead.
Burns is one of just three players under par, joined by fellow American J.J. Spaun and Norway’s Viktor Hovland. Burns, 28, is seeking his first major victory.
Burns’ second round was highlighted by two birdies on the front nine. He bogeyed his 10th hole of the day, but recovered with a birdie on No. 11. Burns birdied again two holes later before finishing the day with five consecutive pars.
With three top 10 finishes in 2025, Burns has been playing good golf. The Shreveport, LA native is one of the best putters on tour.
Burns played two years at LSU before turning pro in 2017. As a sophomore, Burns was named the top player in college golf and won the NCAA Division I Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year award. He won SEC Player of the Year, too.
The U.S. Open is known for its tough courses. Oakmont hasn’t been kind to golfers so far, but Burns seems to enjoy the event. His best major finish to date came at the 2024 U.S. Open, where he finished tied for ninth. His second best major finish came in this year’s PGA Championship, tied for 19th.
Burns’ Saturday tee time is set for 2:35 p.m. CT.
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