Sam Burns Leads U.S. Open at Oakmont with Scheffler Support

Sam Burns holds a surprising one-shot lead at the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, entering the final round on four under par amid a field struggling with the course's challenges. Burns, a close friend of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, has benefited from Scheffler's advice and support during the tournament, with the two sharing a house and exchanging insights. Despite Scheffler trailing by seven strokes, he praised Burns as 'hyper-competitive' and highlighted Burns' exceptional putting skills and natural instincts, which have been critical to his surge. Burns, who has yet to win a major, expressed excitement about the opportunity, reflecting on his childhood dreams of major championships. Scheffler, meanwhile, faced frustration over the slow pace of play but remained focused on his own game, acknowledging the difficulty of the Oakmont layout. Other notable contenders include J.J. Spaun and Adam Scott, while prominent players like Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau have struggled or missed the cut.