Sam Burns

Sam Burns

Nationality: United States
Date of Birth: July 23, 1996
Current World Ranking (2026): #33 (2.6872 pts)
PGA Tour Member: Yes

Career Overview

Sam Burns, born in 1996, represents the United States in professional golf, a country with a storied tradition in the sport producing legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Arnold Palmer. As of 2026, Burns has established himself as a consistent competitor on the PGA Tour, currently ranked 33rd in the world.

Recent Form

Burns has shown flashes of strong play in early 2026 with several notable finishes. His best performance came at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am where he finished tied for 6th at 19-under par. He followed this with a solid T13 at THE PLAYERS Championship (-6) and a T21 at the Texas Children's Houston Open (-8). However, his results have been somewhat inconsistent, with missed cuts at the WM Phoenix Open (+5) and middling finishes at The Genesis Invitational (+1) and Arnold Palmer Invitational (+4).

Playing Style and Outlook

While specific details about Burns' playing style aren't provided in the available data, his recent scores suggest he's capable of going low when his game is on, as evidenced by his 19-under performance at Pebble Beach. His world ranking has improved from 48th in 2025 to 33rd in 2026, indicating positive career momentum. As Burns continues to compete against the world's best on the PGA Tour, he appears to be building toward potentially contending in bigger events.

At age 29 in 2026, Burns is entering what are typically prime years for a professional golfer. His current ranking suggests he's among the top tier of American players, though not yet in the absolute elite. His performance trajectory will be worth monitoring to see if he can break through with a signature win or climb higher in the world rankings.