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Jonny Leighfield

'It Would Have Been Really Special' - Tearful Sam Burns Reacts To US Open Near Miss

Main image of Sam Burns letting go of his putter on the 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills during the US Open final round in 2026, with an inset image of Burns wiping away a tear in his post-round presser.

For Sam Burns, it was another painful case of 'so close yet so far' at the US Open on Sunday.

The 29-year-old finished one stroke back of champion Wyndham Clark despite posting three-under for the week at Shinnecock Hills and starting the final round seven behind.

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