Sam Burns misses crucial putt, finishes one shot behind in US Open
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Sam Burns fell short in his bid for victory at the U.S. Open, finishing one stroke behind Wyndham Clark after missing a critical putt on the 18th hole. Burns shot a 67 on Sunday, ending the tournament with a total of 3 under par. After starting the final round at seven shots back, Burns birdied three of his first eight holes to climb into contention. He expressed disappointment over a three-putt on No. 15 that hurt his chances. Despite the heartbreak, Burns reflected on the importance of his family, particularly with his wife nearing the end of her pregnancy. Clark secured the win with a birdie on 16 and completed the round with a two-putt on 18.
- •Burns shot a final round of 67, finishing at 3 under par.
- •He missed a birdie putt on the 18th hole, falling short by one stroke.
- •Clark won the U.S. Open by shooting a final round of 70.
- •Burns initially trailed by seven shots entering the final round.
- •Burns emphasized the importance of family after the tournament.
- 2:48 AMESPN Golf — 'Proud' Burns pushes past missed putt, takes 2nd
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Burns says what was ‘weird’ about Shinnecock Hills at this year’s US Open
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — After missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open
"Despite a crucial missed putt on No. 18, Sam Burns, 29, authored an impressive final round at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York on Sunday, finishing alone in second place for his career-best finish in any major championship.
"Sam Burns made a Sunday charge to come just one shot away from the US Open. Burns missed a short putt on 17 and a missed a makeable look on 18, finishing his US Open one stroke behind eventual winner Wyndham Clark.
"Sam Burns came close on multiple occasions to tying Wyndham Clark in the final round of the U.S. Open.
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External links- ESPN GolfJun 22, 2026, 2:48 AM'Proud' Burns pushes past missed putt, takes 2nd
Despite a crucial missed putt on No. 18, Sam Burns, 29, authored an impressive final round at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York on Sunday, finishing alone in second place for his career-best finish in any major championship.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:50 AMSam Burns says what was ‘weird’ about Shinnecock Hills at this year’s US Open
Sam Burns made a Sunday charge to come just one shot away from the US Open. Burns missed a short putt on 17 and a missed a makeable look on 18, finishing his US Open one stroke behind eventual winner Wyndham Clark.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:31 AMAfter missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open
Sam Burns came close on multiple occasions to tying Wyndham Clark in the final round of the U.S. Open.
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