U.S. Open 2023: Sam Burns Leads Amidst Challenging Conditions
Sam Burns leads the U.S. Open with a score of 4-under 206, while top players like Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau struggle with course conditions.
Overview
- Sam Burns holds the lead at the U.S. Open with a score of 4-under 206 after a strong 5-under 65 performance.
- Scottie Scheffler, ranked No. 1, finished 7 shots behind Burns, struggling with the challenging course conditions.
- Carlos Ortiz showcased his skills with a remarkable 30-hole bogey-free streak before ending it on the 18th.
- Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut, highlighting the difficulties faced by top players at Oakmont.
- Adam Scott's impressive 3-under 67 puts him within striking distance of the lead, marking his best major performance since 2018.
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Analysis
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Emphasizes the challenging conditions of the US Open affecting player performances and outcomes.
The golf course's lightning-fast pace and extreme difficulty posed challenges for players and impacted their performances.
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and other top players missed the cut at the US Open after a challenging day.
McIlroy had a rough round with two double bogeys and a broken tee marker, including a double-bogey five at the 8th hole.
JJ Spaun finished the day with a one-stroke lead after achieving his first-ever bogey-free round in a major with a score of 66.
Burns and J.J. Spaun spent much of the day as co-leaders.
Center
Emphasizes Scottie Scheffler's struggles at the U.S. Open while Sam Burns leads the tournament.
Scottie Scheffler had a challenging day at the U.S. Open, finishing with a 3-over 73 and visibly frustrated with the course conditions, but managed to remain in contention with a 71.
Sam Burns is leading the U.S. Open with a score of 4-under 206 after shooting a 5-under 65 to take the 36-hole lead.
Carlos Ortiz had a remarkable performance by going bogey-free for 30 consecutive holes before ending the streak on the 18th.
World No. 1 player Scottie Scheffler is eight shots behind Burns.
He will play alongside Sam Burns in the final pairing on Sunday.
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Emphasizes the rarity of achieving an albatross, which occurs exclusively on par-5 holes.
The albatross can only be accomplished on a par-5 hole.
Left
Emphasizes the challenging conditions of the US Open affecting player performances and outcomes.
The golf course's lightning-fast pace and extreme difficulty posed challenges for players and impacted their performances.
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and other top players missed the cut at the US Open after a challenging day.
McIlroy had a rough round with two double bogeys and a broken tee marker, including a double-bogey five at the 8th hole.
JJ Spaun finished the day with a one-stroke lead after achieving his first-ever bogey-free round in a major with a score of 66.
Burns and J.J. Spaun spent much of the day as co-leaders.
Center
Emphasizes Scottie Scheffler's struggles at the U.S. Open while Sam Burns leads the tournament.
Scottie Scheffler had a challenging day at the U.S. Open, finishing with a 3-over 73 and visibly frustrated with the course conditions, but managed to remain in contention with a 71.
Sam Burns is leading the U.S. Open with a score of 4-under 206 after shooting a 5-under 65 to take the 36-hole lead.
Carlos Ortiz had a remarkable performance by going bogey-free for 30 consecutive holes before ending the streak on the 18th.
World No. 1 player Scottie Scheffler is eight shots behind Burns.
He will play alongside Sam Burns in the final pairing on Sunday.
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Emphasizes the rarity of achieving an albatross, which occurs exclusively on par-5 holes.
The albatross can only be accomplished on a par-5 hole.
Articles (12)
The Guardian·2d·"…McIlroy battled Oakmont’s treacherous setup and his own frustrations to survive for the weekend at the 125th US Open."
The Guardian·3d·"…It is just difficult to square the sensation that was McIlroy donning the Green Jacket with what has transpired since."
CNN·18h·"…Scott's spectacular day with a 3-under 67 has positioned him in the final group for Sunday, showcasing his return to form and potential for a second major title."
CNN·2d·"…The course toyed with other players as well."
CNN·3d·"…Despite the clear challenges put forth for the 156 participants, LIV Golfer Patrick Reed produced a historic score on the par-5 fourth hole that made the game and course look easy."
Chicago Tribune·19h·"…Burns, a 28-year-old from Louisiana, had the look of someone determined to add the list of young Americans ready to capture a major."
Chicago Tribune·2d·"…Overall, I played nicely, but frustrating day because it felt like we were out there for seven hours."
Chicago Tribune·2d·"…Burns was a regular birdie machine — at Oakmont, no less — playing in the morning under cloud cover and little wind and flushing his irons so well that all six of his birdies were inside 10 feet."
Associated Press·19h·"…Burns held steady after missing a short par putt late Saturday in the U.S. Open, responding with a beautiful pitch for a tap-in birdie and two scary putts down the hill from inside 60 feet to save par on the 18th hole at rain-soaked Oakmont for a 1-under 69."
Associated Press·19h·"…With a ball speed measured at 187 mph on the 18th tee box, and a drive that traveled 331 yards, some of this looked more like Scott in his prime — back in 2014, when, partly on the strength of that Masters victory, he passed Tiger Woods to vault to No. 1 in the world ranking."
Associated Press·3d·"…Scheffler's day at the U.S. Open turned into a 5 1/2-hour slog that left him well off the front page of the leaderboard."
FOX News·3d·"…Reed made just the fourth double eagle, more commonly known as an albatross, since the U.S. Open began keeping records over four decades ago."
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