Why Was Sam Burns Denied Relief at the US Open 2025? Controversy Explained

Brandel Chamblee Blames Sam Burns for His Own Fall As He Ends on Wrong Side of USGA Ruling

Oh, what a rollercoaster of a week it was at Oakmont! Not only did players witness some of the toughest conditions ever played, but we also saw some of the world’s best players faltering. While J.J. Spaun stood the test of time and emerged as the winner, several players were in the spotlight on the final day. One of them was Adam Scott, who too was in contention entering the final round; his playing partner, Sam Burns, missed an opportunity to g…

U.S. Open 2025: Did Sam Burns get robbed of title shot by a 'temporary water' ruling?

Sam Burns was not happy with the two rulings he got for a shot from possible temporary water, and his double bogey on the hole led to a slide that saw him finish with a 78

Sam Burns’ US Open hopes were crushed by controversial rules decision

Sam Burns was forced to hit out of a soggy lie on the fairway of the 15th hole of Sunday's final round of the US Open at Oakmont after asking two rules officials to take a drop.

Sam Burns responds after being denied relief in US Open water hazard rules controversy

Sam Burns has responded to a controversial rules decision that may have derailed his US Open title hopes during the final round at Oakmont. Torrential rain earlier in the day had caused a 90-minute delay, leaving standing water across parts of the course. While tied for the lead at one-over-par, Burns’ tee shot on the 15th hole landed in a waterlogged section of the fairway. Despite water visibly splashing during his practice swings, two rules o…

Sam Burns reacts to US Open controversy as sickened star reveals explanation for drop shot decision

The American expected a drop shot at the 15th due to standing water but was denied in a pivotal moment

Sam Burns shrugs off controversial ruling during U.S. Open meltdown

Sam Burns fell apart during the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont on Sunday, and a controversial ruling on No. 15 may have contributed to his collapse.