Sam Burns Leads US Open Final Round at Oakmont Seeking First Major

Sam Burns leads the 125th US Open at Oakmont as he pursues his first major title, holding a one-stroke advantage over J.J. Spaun and Adam Scott going into the final round. Burns aims to become the first player in over a decade to rebound from a playoff loss the previous week to win a major, a feat last achieved by Jordan Spieth. Oakmont, a course known for producing first-time major winners like Jack Nicklaus and Dustin Johnson, has Burns positioned at four-under 206 after three rounds, while world number one Scottie Scheffler trails by eight strokes in 11th place. Adam Scott, who could become the second-oldest US Open champion at 44, and Viktor Hovland are also in contention, with Scott shooting the day's best round of 67. Betting markets have placed boosts on Burns winning outright, Scheffler finishing in the top five, and other top-ten finishes, reflecting the competitive leaderboard. The final round promises dramatic play as Burns seeks to join Oakmont's historic list of champions and secure a $4.3 million winner’s prize.