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Snedeker Pairs Scheffler and Burns to Open U.S. Push for 11th Straight Presidents Cup Title
golf16 days ago

Snedeker Pairs Scheffler and Burns to Open U.S. Push for 11th Straight Presidents Cup Title

The 2026 Presidents Cup began Thursday at Medinah Country Club with five fourball matches, as the U.S. team seeks an 11th consecutive title. Captain Brandt Snedeker paired world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler with Sam Burns in the opening match against Sungjae Im and Min Woo Lee. The U.S. is favored in the first two matchups, while the Internationals are favored in the final two, including a rematch of the two Kims against Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup. Coverage is available on Golf Channel.

via NBC Sports|
#golf#jackson-koivun#medinah-country-club
Scheffler to Face Close Friend Burns in FedEx St. Jude Sunday Showdown
sports1 month ago

Scheffler to Face Close Friend Burns in FedEx St. Jude Sunday Showdown

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler holds a two-shot lead at 13-under entering the FedEx St. Jude Championship’s final round, with close friend Sam Burns surging to 11-under after a bogey-free 62 to join him in the final pairing. The two will compete for the title in a Sunday duel that Scheffler says will feel a bit “weird” but he still hopes Burns succeeds as they chase the win.

via heavy.com|
#fedex-st-jude-championship#final-round#golf
Burns Opens a Two-Stroke Lead as McIlroy Reframes Bryson Debate at Open
sports2 months ago

Burns Opens a Two-Stroke Lead as McIlroy Reframes Bryson Debate at Open

Sam Burns shot 65 to take a two‑shot lead at 10-under in the third round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, while Ryan Fox’s 62 vaulted him into solo second and Si Woo Kim joined the contention at eight-under; Rory McIlroy earned a 'winner' nod for bluntly criticizing Bryson DeChambeau’s penalty and persona, as DeChambeau carded 69 four off the lead, and notable chasers like Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Cameron Young and Tyrrell Hatton faded on Moving Day ahead of Sunday's finale.

via Sports Illustrated|
#british-open#bryson-dechambeau#golf
Burns tightens Open moving-day lead as DeChambeau fights back and McIlroy weighs in
sports2 months ago

Burns tightens Open moving-day lead as DeChambeau fights back and McIlroy weighs in

Sam Burns fired a 65 to back up yesterday’s 62 and take a late 54-hole lead at The Open, in a crowded leaderboard that also features Bryson DeChambeau’s ongoing charge, Ryan Fox’s early pace (62), and youngsters like Lucas Herbert, Jackson Suber and Kim Si-woo close behind. Rory McIlroy publicly criticized DeChambeau over yesterday’s penalty row, while Ludvig Åberg and Tommy Fleetwood posted solid rounds as the field heads into Sunday with a realistic shot at the title.

via The Guardian|
#bryson-dechambeau#kim-si-woo#ryan-fox
Herbert, Burns tie major-record 62 at The Open
sports2 months ago

Herbert, Burns tie major-record 62 at The Open

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both shot 62 in the second round at The Open at Royal Birkdale, tying the major-championship scoring record first set by Branden Grace in 2017. Herbert’s flawless round ended with a missed 5-foot par putt on the 18th after leading at 9-under through 16, while Burns finished with a late-birdie burst, including a 40-foot birdie and a bunker-out for 62.

via NBC Sports|
#golf#lucas-herbert#royal-birkdale
Open pace-setters: Herbert and Burns card 62s as drama unfolds around DeChambeau
sports2 months ago

Open pace-setters: Herbert and Burns card 62s as drama unfolds around DeChambeau

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns tied the major championship record with 62s to surge into the Open at Royal Birkdale, while Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a two‑shot penalty for a swing-path violation; Herbert leads at 8-under 132 heading into the weekend, Burns finishes strong to join him, DeChambeau’s day ends at 68 after the penalty, and the cut sits at 1-over 141 with a crowded leaderboard looming.

via PGA Tour|
#bryson-dechambeau#golf#lucas-herbert
NBC Open blackout: Burns’ 59 goes unseen as Herbert steals the show
sports2 months ago

NBC Open blackout: Burns’ 59 goes unseen as Herbert steals the show

OutKick argues NBC/USA Network botched The Open coverage by burying Sam Burns’ 59 on Thursday while Lucas Herbert’s 62 dominated the broadcast, sparking fan backlash over the way the round was presented. The piece frames it as a spotlight miscue in a larger Friday Nightcaps-style roundup that also touches on Sophie Cunningham vs. Big Tech, Hooters Gianna’s beach update, and a broader look at recent sports headlines.

via Fox News|
#broadcasting#golf#lucas-herbert
Herbert and Burns fire 62s to tie Open major record at Royal Birkdale
golf2 months ago

Herbert and Burns fire 62s to tie Open major record at Royal Birkdale

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both posted 62s to tie the lowest round in a men’s major at The Open, with Herbert briefly flirting with a 61 before a closing bogey left him on 62 and Burns finishing two back; the two sit atop the leaderboard as the field looks to the weekend, with McIlroy and other contenders chasing a breakthrough while the Open’s historic pace stirs excitement at Royal Birkdale.

via The Guardian|
#golf#lucas-herbert#open-championship
McIlroy, Burns surge to early Masters lead as Augusta bites back
sports6 months ago

McIlroy, Burns surge to early Masters lead as Augusta bites back

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns shot 67 to share the Masters lead on a firm, fast Augusta National; Burns dominated greens in regulation and tee-to-green while McIlroy continued his precise iron play and birdied all four par-5s. Patrick Reed sits two back after two early par-5 eagles, with Justin Rose and Kurt Kitayama also in range. World No. 1 Scheffler started hot but cooled, while Jon Rahm (78) and Bryson DeChambeau (76) struggled in Round 1.

via The New York Times|
#golf#masters#rory-mcilroy