After a successful start to his career, Sam Burns is looking to capture his first major championship at the 2025 U.S. Open.The 28 year old and five-time winner on the PGA Tour is tied atop the leaderboard with J.

Tyrrell Hatton's tee shot settles right at the front of the green but he's a long, long way away from the cup. The Englishman can't get down in two from there and he, too, drops a shot on the mammoth par three.

Burns, who lost in a playoff at last week's RBC Canadian Open, had five bogeys and a double in his opening 72. He carded only one square Friday, while adding six circles.At 3 under par, Burns held the clubhouse lead as the afternoon wave was setting out at Oakmont Country Club.

As a result, many golfers become close with each other, which is exactly what happened with Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns. The two golfers have developed as players simultaneously, of course with Scheffler reaching heights far higher than Burns thus far.