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Sam Burns Bio: PGA Tour Wins and Presidents Cup Record
The five-time PGA Tour winner returns to the U.S. Team at Medinah after an outstanding 2026 major season and an unbeaten Presidents Cup performance in 2024.
Sam Burns Quick Facts
From Shreveport to LSU
Burns grew up in Shreveport and played two seasons at LSU before turning professional after his sophomore year in 2017. His college career included four tournament victories, 15 top-10 finishes and a 71.13 scoring average across 27 events.
During the 2016–17 season, Burns set LSU’s single-season scoring record and was named the NCAA Division I Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year, SEC Player of the Year and a PING First-Team All-American. He also represented the winning United States team at the 2017 Arnold Palmer Cup.
Sam Burns’ PGA Tour Victories
Sam Burns’ 2026 Season
Burns did not win during the 2026 PGA Tour season, but six top-10 finishes and three strong major results carried him into an automatic Presidents Cup position.
T7 · Masters
Burns recorded his best Masters finish and opened a run of three top-10 performances in the year’s four majors.
Second · U.S. Open
A final-round 67 at Shinnecock Hills took Burns to three under par, one stroke behind Wyndham Clark.
Third · The Open
Burns shot a record-tying 62 at Royal Birkdale and held the 54-hole lead before finishing third.
T3 · FedEx St. Jude Championship
Another top-three result strengthened the points total that secured his place at Medinah.
Sam Burns’ Presidents Cup Record
Burns finished fourth in the 2026 U.S. Team standings and qualified automatically for his third consecutive Presidents Cup.
His first appearance at Quail Hollow in 2022 ended with an 0-3-2 record. Two years later at Royal Montreal, Burns went undefeated at 3-0-1. He won two four-ball matches with Patrick Cantlay, won a foursomes match with Collin Morikawa and halved his singles match against Tom Kim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sam Burns?
He is 30 years old as of 09-22-2026.
How many PGA Tour events has Sam Burns won?
Burns has five PGA Tour victories.
What was Sam Burns’ best major finish in 2026?
He finished second at the U.S. Open, one stroke behind Wyndham Clark.
What is Sam Burns’ Presidents Cup record?
He enters the 2026 event with three wins, three losses and three ties.
How did Sam Burns perform in the 2024 Presidents Cup?
He went undefeated with three wins and one tie.
Evidence and Source Date
- PGA Tour player profile
- LSU player biography
- Official 2026 Presidents Cup roster
- PGA Tour: 2024 Presidents Cup records
- USGA: 2026 U.S. Open results
Facts checked 09-22-2026.
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See the exact clubs, shafts, lofts, grips and golf ball photographed during the 2026 Open Championship.