Burns leads US Open by 1 heading into final round
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Sam Burns surges to a 1-shot lead
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As Sam Burns continues to impress during the U.S. Open, there seems to be confusion among some fans believing the PGA Tour golfer is related to Arnold Palmer. A quick look at Google Trends shows fans are searching for Burns' potential connection to Palmer, wondering if the golfer is his grandson.
Scott and J.J. Spaun, the 18-hole leader, are tied at three-under. Viktor Hovland is the only other player under par after 54 holes. Full leaderboard can be found here on PGATour.com. Here's a look at the players who have the best odds to win this year's tournament following Saturday's third round:
Sam Burns clung to a one-stroke lead as he teed off in Sunday's final round of the US Open, setting the stage for a tension-packed showdown at punishing Oakmont.
Burns, a 28-year-old from Louisiana, has five PGA Tour titles, the last one more than two years ago. Despite that, he leads the quartet under par through 54 holes.
Scheffler, despite his struggles, played well enough to reach the weekend, as did Rory McIlroy, who birdied No. 18 to close at 6-over before continuing his bizarre anti-media petulant pouting campaign and blowing off interview requests.
Sam Burns takes a one-shot lead over Adam Scott and JJ Spaun into the US Open final round; Scottie Scheffler eight back and Masters champion Rory McIlroy in tied-49th; Watch the final round live on Su
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler finds himself in a new position at a golf major, struggling well back while his pal Sam Burns battles for the US Open crown.His best major finish in 20 major starts was sharing ninth at last year's US Open.
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