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Sam Burns - Team USA Ryder Cup Player
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Sam Burns

USA
World Ranking: #19
Age: 29
Pro Since: 2017
2025 Team Member
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

Ryder Cup Record

1
Wins
4
Losses
1
Halves
25%
Winning Percentage

Career Achievements

6
Professional Wins
5
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 Ryder Cup Record

2
Appearances
2023
Debut Year
1.5
Total Points
25%
Winning %

Singles Record

0-1-1

Foursomes Record

1-2-0

Fourball Record

0-1-0

Defining Ryder Cup Moment

At the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Sam Burns struggled with a 0-2-1 record, halving his singles match with Robert MacIntyre after three-putting the 18th green. Despite challenges, his 2023 Rome debut featured a commanding 4 & 3 foursomes victory alongside Collin Morikawa, showcasing his potential in team competition.

Equipment & Sponsorship

Driver

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 9.0°

Fairway Woods

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 15.0°

Irons

Callaway Apex TCB (4-AW)

Wedges

Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (56°), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (60°)

Putter

Odyssey Ai-One 7S

Golf Ball

Callaway Chrome Tour

Apparel

TravisMathew

Shoes

FootJoy

2025 Ryder Cup Performance

1-4-1
Overall Record
1.5
Total Points
25%
Winning %

Defining Moment

At the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Sam Burns struggled with a 0-2-1 record, halving his singles match with Robert MacIntyre after three-putting the 18th green. Despite challenges, his 2023 Rome debut featured a commanding 4 & 3 foursomes victory alongside Collin Morikawa, showcasing his potential in team competition.