Golf: US Open leader Burns eyes first major title at historic Oakmont


Jun 14, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Sam Burns prepares to putt on the 16th green during the third round of the US Open golf tournament. -- Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Reuters

OAKMONT, United States (AFP): On a punishing Oakmont course famed for crowning first-time major winners, Sam Burns finds himself on the brink of joining a historic list.

The 28-year-old American will carry a one-stroke lead into Sunday's final round of the 125th US Open after firing a one-under-par 69 in Saturday's third round to stand on four-under 206.

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