Sam Burns revealed the role that his friend, Scottie Scheffler, has played in his career, including his status as the 54-hole leader of the 2025 U.S. Open.

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.

Sam Burns currently leads the U.S. Open at Oakmont after 54 holes, with tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler struggling to make a move up the leaderboard as the final round approaches