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Sam Burns Speaks out After Another Close U.S. Open Finish

Sam Burns Speaks out After Another Close U.S. Open Finish

Summary

Sam Burns finished second at the U.S. Open golf tournament for the second year in a row. He played well but missed a very close putt on the final hole that could have tied the leader and forced a playoff.

Key Facts

  • Sam Burns was near the top of the leaderboard for the second straight year at the U.S. Open.
  • Last year, Burns led after 54 holes but lost ground after bad scores on three holes due to no relief from standing water.
  • This year, he started six shots behind the leader but reduced the gap to one shot during the front nine.
  • Burns narrowly missed a putt on the 18th hole that would have created a tie for first place.
  • He finished in second place alone, his best result in a major golf tournament.
  • Burns has finished inside the top 10 at the U.S. Open for three consecutive years.
  • He said he felt he did his best in the tournament and was proud of his performance.
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