sam Burns posted an 8-under 62 Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open. He sits at 18-under overall and currently holds a one-shot lead.
There are a few golfers on the course with a couple of holes to play. So, while Burns has to sit and see if he did enough for the win, he certainly did as well as he has ever done on Sunday.
This 62 was the former LSU Tiger’s lowest final round since he joined the PGA Tour in 2017, per golf stat guru Justin Ray.
Burns had a strong day with nine birdies and one lone bogey. He went nuclear on the back nine and came home in 29 strokes. During those nine back holes, Burns hit five approach shots that landed within 10 feet.
In the tournament’s final round, Burns currently sits No. 5 in strokes gained approach to the green at +2.221.
Overall, he currently sits 12th at +4.605 in the same category.
However, his flat stick was the bright spot for him.
Sam Burns posted an 8-under 62 Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open. He sits at 18-under overall and currently holds a one-shot lead.
There are a few golfers on the course with a couple of holes to play. So, while Burns has to sit and see if he did enough for the win, he certainly did as well as he has ever done on Sunday.
This 62 was the former LSU Tiger’s lowest final round since he joined the PGA Tour in 2017, per golf stat guru Justin Ray.
Burns had a strong day with nine birdies and one lone bogey. He went nuclear on the back nine and came home in 29 strokes. During those nine back holes, Burns hit five approach shots that landed within 10 feet.
In the tournament’s final round, Burns currently sits No. 5 in strokes gained approach to the green at +2.221.
Overall, he currently sits 12th at +4.605 in the same category.
However, his flat stick was the bright spot for him.
Through 72 holes, Burns made 22 birdies, which ties for the most this week.
He picked up +12.018 in strokes gained putting for the week, and on Sunday alone picked up +2.006 shots.
Sunday saw him make almost 93 feet in putts.
After a pretty mediocre front nine and turning in 33 strokes, Burns got hot on the back. He opened that side of the track with five straight birdies, but his ninth one of the day came at 18, and it was a big moment clincher for you.
“It felt good. I knew I needed to make birdie there to have a chance,” Burns said after his round on Sunday. “A lot of golf still left to be played, a lot of quality players playing well. I knew that was important to make that one.”
His 18-under total score may not be enough to win, as Cameron Young lurks at 17-under, and four players are at 16-under who have a few holes left to play. But the chasers have been stuck in neutral for much of the round. So, Burnsy may take home the title after all.
Burns has had an up-and-down season with 15 starts, two top 10s and seven Top 25s. His best finish of the year was a T5 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May.
He will have to wait and see if a playoff will happen to determine the winner.
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the RBC Canadian Open is more than just a PGA tour stop it’s a celebration of Canadian golf culture and sporting spirit every year this tournament brings together the best players from around the world but it also unites a nation passionate about the game for many Canadians the Open is a summer tradition a chance to witness worldclass golf on home soil and to cheer for their own heroes with over a century of history the RBC Canadian Open stands as one of golf’s oldest national championships its roots stretch back to 1904 making it a storied event that has seen legends rise and unforgettable moments unfold the tournament’s rich legacy is woven into the fabric of Canadian sports and each year adds a new chapter to its remarkable story canadian fans are known for their unmatched energy and enthusiasm last year Nick Taylor’s dramatic eagle put on the 18th green sent shock waves through the crowd and across the country it was a moment that captured the magic of the tournament one that will be talked about for generations the roar of the fans the emotion on Taylor’s face and the sense of national pride made it an instant classic this year the tournament moved to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley a course known for its challenging layout and beautiful scenery the venue offered a tough but fair test for the world’s best golfers demanding precision creativity and nerves of steel players faced undulating fairways tricky greens and the everpresent pressure of competing for a national title while the $9.8 million purse is impressive the real prize is the chance to etch your name alongside Canadian golf legends lifting the trophy means joining a select group of champions who have left their mark on the sport for many it’s a dream that goes beyond money a shot at immortality in Canadian golf history heading into Sunday June 8th the leaderboard was packed with talent the winds picked up adding another layer of difficulty and drama to the final round every shot mattered and the pressure was on as players battled not just each other but the elements and the weight of the moment sam Burns started the day in 16th place four shots back from the leaders he was considered a long shot but in golf anything can happen on a Sunday burns arrived at the course determined to play fearless golf knowing that a hot streak could change everything in a matter of holes the leaders felt the heat as the crowds grew and the stakes rose burns meanwhile kept his focus understanding that he’d need the round of his life to have a chance every swing every putt every decision would count as he chased the leaders and the dream of a national title as the day unfolded Sam Burns delivered a performance that would be remembered for years he made clutch putts bold decisions and showed the kind of resilience that defines champions his charge up the leaderboard electrified the crowd and set the stage for a finish that no one would forget the stage was set for a dramatic finish at Canada’s National Open a tournament that continues to inspire unite and thrill fans across the country and around the world sam Burns teed off Sunday with one goal go low and post a number he birdied the first and third holes quickly climbing the leaderboard another birdie on six put him at three under navigating tricky winds with precision a bogey on nine didn’t phase him he turned at two under still an underdog but closing the gap the leaders were just starting and Burns’s name was rising playing with freedom he was perfectly positioned to apply pressure the back nine at TPC Toronto offered both opportunity and danger burns knew he’d need near perfection to have a shot at the title sam Burns final round 62 was the lowest of his PGA Tour career and it came when it mattered most he carted nine birdies and just one bogey attacking pins and seizing every opportunity five approaches on the back nine landed inside 10 ft showing just how dialed in he was burns surged from 16th to the top playing with the freedom of a chaser as he signed for 62 and posted 18 under he became the clubhouse leader the leaders now faced immense pressure to match his score all eyes turned to the final groups could anyone catch him burns had done everything possible now he could only wait would his 62 be enough to win the magic of Burns round was his back nine birdie blitz he birdied holes 10 11 12 13 and 14 five in a row rocketing from outsider to contender this streak sent shock waves through the leaderboard forcing the leaders to chase a new lower target burns shot a back 929 a rare feat under Sunday pressure his ball striking and putting were flawless each shot building momentum after parring the next three he capped his round with a final birdie on 18 that ninth birdie moved him to 18 under setting a daunting clubhouse lead the field now had to respond to his historic charge burns back nine was pure dominance one of the season’s best the championships landscape had changed in just a handful of holes burns Pudding was the difference maker at the RBC Canadian Open he led the field in strokes gained pudding gaining over 12 strokes on the field for the week on Sunday he rolled in nearly 93 feet of putts making clutch putt after clutch putt his confidence on the greens allowed him to attack pins knowing his putter would bail him out burns made 22 birdies for the week many thanks to his red-hot putter he read every line controlled his speed and played with total belief by Sunday his putter was a magic wand turning good rounds into greatness burns win was a reminder putting wins championships he proved it in spectacular fashion after his final birdie on the 18th green Sam Burns posted an impressive 18 underpar capping off a round filled with precision grit and nerves of steel the crowd erupted as he sank his putt knowing he had just set a formidable target for the rest of the field burns visibly relieved but still focused acknowledged the cheers with a modest fist pump his eyes betraying a mix of satisfaction and anticipation for what was to come with his scorecard signed Burns made his way to the clubhouse his fate now resting in the hands of his competitors still out on the course the walk from the final green to the clubhouse was a quiet one filled with the weight of possibility every step was a reminder that for now all he could do was wait and watch inside the atmosphere was thick with tension burns settled into a seat eyes glued to the television screens broadcasting live coverage of the closing holes the air was electric every shot by his rivals magnified in importance he watched as the leaderboard shifted with each swing his heart rate rising and falling with every update challengers like Ryan Fox Cameron Young and Kevin Yu were all within striking distance their names climbing the leaderboard as they made their own charges burns knew any one of them could catch him with a late surge and the tension in the room was palpable every distant cheer from the course sent a jolt through the clubhouse was it a birdie an eagle or a costly mistake by arrival the uncertainty was agonizing and the crowd’s reactions outside only heightened the suspense inside cameron Young who had been mounting a late charge faltered with a missed putt on the 18th his hopes dashed in a moment of heartbreak kevin U2 came close but ultimately finished just one shot back his valiant effort falling just short of Burns’s mark only Ryan Fox remained as a true threat matching Burns Birdie for Birdie down the stretch fox’s composure and aggressive play kept everyone on edge as he refused to back down answering every challenge with a clutch shot of his own for over an hour Burns endured a roller coaster of emotions hope anxiety and everything in between he paced the clubhouse exchanged nervous glances with his team and tried to stay calm as the drama unfolded outside the possibility of a playoff loomed large as Fox approached the final hole every eye in the clubhouse was fixed on the screen watching Fox line up his crucial putt on the 18th green the outcome of the entire tournament now hung in the balance burns had set the bar high but the drama was far from over the leaderboard glowed with his name at the top but the sense of finality was elusive anything could still happen in these final moments the clubhouse was a cauldron of nerves filled with players caddies and fans all holding their breath conversations were hushed every movement deliberate as everyone waited for the final verdict all eyes were on Fox as the final chapter of this dramatic tournament unfolded the tension reaching its peak with every stroke the outcome was uncertain but one thing was clear this was a finish that would be remembered for years to come before knowing if he’d won Burns reflected on his crucial birdie at 18 he knew he needed it to give himself the best chance “i knew I needed to make birdie there to have a chance,” he said showing his clarity and focus “he respected the strong field still on course and didn’t celebrate early burns was mentally ready for a playoff knowing 18 set a tough target that final putt was more than a capstone it was a strategic move even in a career round his focus stayed on the ultimate goal winning his mindset was pure championship mentality ryan Fox co-leader at the start played a bogey-free 66 to challenge Burns as Burns’s number went up Fox stayed steady birdy three of his last five holes on 18 Fox faced a 17t birdie putt to force a playoff with the tournament on the line he drained it sending the crowd into a frenzy fox matched Burns at 18 under setting up a sudden death playoff the playoff would be decided on the par 518th a hole already full of drama both players returned to the tea adrenaline surging for Burns the wait was over for Fox momentum was on his side fans crowded around ready for a dramatic finish the stage was set for a memorable showdown the playoff on 18 was a fitting end to a day filled with drama tension and worldclass golf as the sun dipped low and the crowd held its breath every shot carried the weight of a season’s hopes and dreams the pressure was immense but Sam Burns rose to the occasion showing nerves of steel when it mattered most sam Burns prevailed capping his incredible Sunday with a victory that will be remembered for years to come his celebration was more than just a release of emotion it was the culmination of months of hard work perseverance and belief in himself even when the results weren’t coming this win transforms his season ending a winless drought since 2023 for Burns it’s not just about the trophy it’s about proving to himself and the golfing world that he belongs at the top breaking through after a string of close calls he’s shown that resilience pays off burn’s comeback highlighted by a career-l low 62 reaffirms his place among golf’s elite shooting such a low score under Sunday pressure is a testament to his skill focus and mental toughness it’s the kind of round that inspires both fans and fellow players alike the victory brings a 1.76 million check a huge boost in FedEx Cup points and valuable exemptions into major championships but beyond the numbers it’s a validation of his journey and a reminder of what he’s capable of when everything clicks burns now heads into the rest of the season with renewed confidence and momentum he’ll carry this win as fuel knowing he can close out tournaments under the brightest lights the belief in his game is stronger than ever his pudding and clutch play make him a threat at any event time and again he’s proven he can handle the pressure especially on the greens where tournaments are often won or lost this could spark a dominant run in his career with his confidence restored and his game firing on all cylinders Burns is poised to challenge for more titles and perhaps even a major championship burns 62 will be remembered as one of the great Sunday charges in recent memory it was a round that electrified the fans and sent a message to the rest of the field sam Burns is a force to be reckoned with from his birdie blitz to the nerve-wracking playoff he delivered a performance for the ages every shot every putt was a showcase of his determination and talent this win is a statement sam Burns is back stronger than ever and ready to take on golf’s biggest stages the rest of the season just got a lot more interesting
