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Using history as a guide, here's a closer look at who might have a shot at catching 54-hole leader Sam Burns at the U.S. Open.

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Sam Burns has the lead in the U.S. Open on a rain-soaked Oakmont course and faces his biggest test. The 28-year-old from Louisiana has never contended in 20 previous majors.

Sam Burns fired himself into US Open contention at the halfway point after taming Oakmont. The 2023 Ryder Cup player carded a brilliant five-under-par 65 to move to three-under and become the clubhouse leader after the morning wave of second rounds.

Sam Burns, right now, is the best putter on the PGA Tour. And if you ask anyone who knows anything about golf, they'll tell you Adam Scott has the sweetest swing since Freddie Couples. These two will be paired together Sunday in the final round of the 125th U.S. Open.

Sam Burns is leading the U.S. Open after becoming just the 12th golfer in Oakmont Country Club major golf history to card a 65 or better. Burns looked like a legitimate contender in Round 1 before going 5-over on the final four holes of his round to finish at 2-over and six shots back of the