Sam Burns
Quick Facts
- How tall is Sam Burns?
- Sam Burns is listed at 6' 1" (185 cm).
- How much does Sam Burns weigh?
- Sam Burns is listed at 187 lbs (85 kg).
- How many majors has Sam Burns won?
- Sam Burns has not won a major championship.
- Sam Burns Ryder Cup 2025 record
- 0-1-2 at Bethpage Black. Worth 1 point.
Ryder Cup Record
Career Achievements
Major Championships and Top Results
Biography
Sam Burns is a prolific PGA Tour winner whose aggressive scoring and putting can translate well to four-ball. He made his Ryder Cup debut in 2023, gained more team-room experience in 2025, and strengthened his pressure-event case in 2026 with a runner-up finish at the U.S. Open followed by third place at The Open. At Royal Birkdale he shared the 54-hole lead before finishing one shot behind Cameron Young and two behind champion Ryan Fox.
Ryder Cup Analysis
Player Value for Team USA
Sam Burns has appeared in 2 Ryder Cups, producing a 1-4-1 overall record across 6 matches. That converts to 1.5 total points, giving Team USA a clear sample of how his game translates from individual stroke play into match-play pressure.
The clearest format signal is Foursomes, where his record is 1-2-0. It shows where his Ryder Cup value has translated most consistently.
Sam Burns's statistical profile is built around high-end total performance, with a strokes-gained total of 1.25. That kind of all-around baseline matters in Ryder Cup play because captains need players who can survive difficult matchups without depending on one narrow skill.
Sam Burns's wider career profile includes 6 professional wins across PGA Tour and 3 major championship top-result markers. Those results provide context for the Ryder Cup record above.
Match-Play Profile
Player Statistics
Historical performance statistics.
Detailed Ryder Cup Record
Singles Record
Foursomes Record
Fourball Record
Equipment & Sponsorship
Equipment choices can vary by tournament.
Driver
Fairway Woods
Irons
Wedges
Putter
Golf Ball
Apparel
Shoes
2025 Ryder Cup Performance
Defining Moment
"At Bethpage Black in 2025, Sam Burns recorded 0-1-2 and earned 1 point. Europe won the Ryder Cup 15-13."
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