Sam Burns
Sam Burns is a proven PGA Tour winner whose best Presidents Cup evidence comes from Royal Montreal, where he turned a difficult debut record into an unbeaten 2024 week. Contemporary 2026 U.S. Open reports also placed him one stroke behind Wyndham Clark at Shinnecock Hills, strengthening his case as a high-pressure American option. His putting, birdie-making, and natural partnership fit with Scottie Scheffler make him especially relevant in team formats.
Sam Burns height and weight
Sam Burns is listed at 6'1" (185 cm), 187 lbs (85 kg). This profile connects those vitals with Team USA roster context, Presidents Cup record, and current player notes.
Quick Answers
How tall is Sam Burns?
Sam Burns is listed at 6'1" (185 cm).
What is Sam Burns's listed weight?
Sam Burns is listed at 187 lbs (85 kg).
Which Presidents Cup team is Sam Burns associated with?
Sam Burns is profiled as a Team USA golfer on Presidents Cup Players.
Vitals
Presidents Cup Record Through 2024
Debut: 2022 • Appearances: 2
Defining Moment
"Burns changed the tone of his Presidents Cup record in 2024, going 3-0-1 after a difficult 2022 debut."
2026: Member of the U.S. team at Medinah. 2026 result and full teams →
Updated September 28, 2026
Presidents Cup Role & Match-Play Fit
Burns made a substantial improvement at Royal Montreal, going unbeaten after a difficult 2022 debut.
His 3-0-1 performance in 2024 followed a 0-3-2 debut, producing a combined 3-3-3 record through Royal Montreal.
Birdie-making and putting are particularly valuable in four-ball, where an attacking player can change a match quickly. Burns also demonstrated that a well-matched pairing can turn those strengths into alternate-shot points.
Sources and further reading
- U.S. Team captain's picks for 2024 Presidents Cup - Presidents Cup
- 2024 Presidents Cup official scoring - Presidents Cup / PGA TOUR
- Clark and Burns move in 2026 U.S. standings - Presidents Cup
- Welt report on the 2026 U.S. Open finish - Welt
- Sam Burns PGA TOUR profile - PGA TOUR
In The Bag
Latest News
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Wyndham Clark's second U.S. Open title gives Brandt Snedeker fresh major-winning evidence for Team USA, while Sam Burns and Tom Kim also sharpen the Medinah picture.
Scottie Scheffler in Team Golf: Understanding His Presidents Cup Record
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Scottie Scheffler's 2024 Season: How the World's Best Player Entered Royal Montreal
Scottie Scheffler's 2024 season included seven PGA TOUR wins, a second Masters title and Olympic gold before Team USA's Presidents Cup win at Royal Montreal.