Sam Burns fell apart during the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont on Sunday, and a controversial ruling on No. 15 may have contributed to his collapse.

OAKMONT, Pa. — Sam Burns’s hopes of winning the U.S. Open went “splat” on the 15th hole Sunday when he struck his approach from a watery area in the fairway and saw his wayward shot lead ...

Sam Burns denied free drop, loses U.S. Open lead At 15, Burns hit a 297-yard tee shot that just found the right edge of the fairway. Usually, that’s the key to playing well at an Oakmont Open.

Sam Burns was tied for the lead at the U.S. Open when he stepped onto the 15th tee at Oakmont on Sunday. Minutes later, his tournament hopes were over. What happened in between? A disputed ruling ...

When Sam Burns stood over his tee shot on the 15th hole in the final round of the U.S. Open, he was in a tie for the lead. When he walked off the green, he was two shots back and essentially out ...

Sam Burns reflects on controversial 15th hole ruling. Sam Burns wrapped up his 2025 US Open campaign with a disappointing 8-over 78, marking his worst round of the tournament.

Sam Burns reacts to US Open controversy as sickened star reveals explanation for drop shot decision The American expected a drop shot at the 15th due to standing water but was denied in a pivotal ...

Sam Burns has issued his response to being denied a drop for relief during the final round of the US Open. The American was unable to move his ball from standing water on the 15th fairway at Oakmont.

Sam Burns was tied for the lead at the U.S. Open when he stepped onto the 15th tee at Oakmont on Sunday. Minutes later, his tournament hopes were over.