Sam Burns Leads US Open; Rain Halts Play

Sam Burns took a one-stroke lead at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club after shooting a 5-under-par 65, matching the third-best US Open round ever at the course and reaching three-under 137 through 36 holes. Heavy rain interrupted play, leaving some golfers unable to complete their second rounds. Only J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland joined Burns under par at this stage. Thriston Lawrence briefly seized the lead with a birdie streak but faltered late in his round. Rory McIlroy narrowly made the cut, while defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson missed it. Burns, reflecting on his recent playoff loss at the Canadian Open, credited his putting and current form for his strong position on Oakmont's challenging course.