By the time the rain-soaked U.S. Open had figured out its new champion and the chants of “J-J! J-J!” and “U-S-A! U-S-A!” had finally quieted down, there was still golf to be played — one nearly forgotten twosome left to make its way to the 18th green.

It’s shaping up to be a dramatic Sunday at the US Open as American Sam Burns goes for his first major win and leads the field by one stroke, just ahead of Australian Adam Scott and his compatriot J.J.

The golfer turned pro in 2009 and has played 159 events over his career earning $3.4 million, per the PGA Tour. For those wondering what kind of grandfather Palmer was, Saunders shared an incredible story about the legend answering his phone while he was at the oval office meeting the president.

Scheffler, despite his struggles, played well enough to reach the weekend, as did Rory McIlroy, who birdied No. 18 to close at 6-over before continuing his bizarre anti-media petulant pouting campaign and blowing off interview requests.

Sam Burns avoided the late meltdown that cost him in the first round of the U.S. Open. He had a 65 and has a one-shot lead at Oakmont.

Sam Burns revealed the role that his friend, Scottie Scheffler, has played in his career, including his status as the 54-hole leader of the 2025 U.S. Open.

Burns, a 28-year-old from Louisiana, has five PGA Tour titles, the last one more than two years ago. Despite that, he leads the quartet under par through 54 holes.

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.

Australia’s Adam Scott played himself into contention in the 125th US Open with a Moving Day round of 3 under par 67 and a tournament total of 3 under 207, a stroke behind America’s Sam Burns who topped the leaderboard for a second straight day.