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After missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open
- On Sunday, Sam Burns finished second at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, missing a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that would have tied him with winner Wyndham Clark.
- Entering the final round trailing by seven shots, Burns fired a three-under 67 to mount a comeback, marking significant improvement from his collapse at Oakmont Country Club last year.
- Following the loss on Father's Day, Burns hugged his wife, Caroline, who is 37 weeks pregnant, while his father, Tom, told him, "He just said he was really proud."
- Reflecting on the defeat, Burns said, "As a competitor, you want to go out there and compete as hard as you can," while emphasizing that family matters more than golf.
- This result marks the best major finish of the Shreveport native's career, confirming his emergence as a tournament contender despite falling one stroke short of a major victory.
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