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sam Burns

USA

World Ranking: #19

Age: 29

Pro Since: 2017

Team USA Core

Birthdate: July 23, 1996

Birthplace: shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Residence: Choudrant, Louisiana, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Weight: 187 lbs (85 kg)

College: Louisiana State University

Presidents Cup Record

Wins

Losses

Halves

20%

Winning Percentage

Career Achievements

Professional Wins

PGA Tour Wins

$40M

Career Earnings

Major Championships

PGA Championship

2022

Biography

sam Burns is a prolific winner on the PGA Tour, widely recognized as one of the best putters in the world. His aggressive approach and ability to score in bunches make him a dangerous opponent. A close friend of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Burns brings a quiet confidence and strong partnership potential to the American team room. He made his Ryder Cup debut in 2023, gaining valuable experience in the intense atmosphere of playing on foreign soil.

Player Statistics

302.5

Driving Distance (yards)

62%

Fairway Accuracy

67.5%

Greens in Regulation

1.72

Putting Average

1.25

Strokes Gained: Total

Detailed Presidents Cup Record

Appearances

2022

Debut Year

Total Points

20%

Winning %

Singles Record

0-0-1

Foursomes Record

0-2-0

Fourball Record

0-1-1

Defining Presidents Cup Moment

Despite a difficult debut week at the 2022 Presidents Cup where he failed to secure a full point, Burns showed his resilience by grinding out two crucial half-points (ties) for his team. His hard-fought tie in the Sunday Singles match after being down early showed his fighting spirit and ability to perform under pressure, gaining invaluable experience for future team competitions.