Sam Burns moves into a tie for second place at Augusta National after a birdie on the 13th hole during Sunday’s final round.
Sam Burns made his move up the leaderboard at the PGA Tour‘s Masters Tournament on Sunday, posting a birdie on the 13th hole to surge into contention during the final round at Augusta National.
The birdie moved Burns into a tie for second place at 10-under par, just one shot behind Cameron Young, who held the lead as play progressed through the back nine. Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, shared the second-place position with Burns at that stage of the tournament.
Burns Charges Up the Leaderboard
Burns’ strong play on the par-5 13th highlighted his competitive effort on the final day at Augusta. The 26-year-old from Shreveport, Louisiana, has consistently proven himself as a capable performer on the PGA Tour, and his positioning near the top of the leaderboard Sunday underscored his ability to compete with the game’s elite players in major championships.
With Young maintaining a one-shot lead and Burns tied for second alongside McIlroy, the race for the green jacket remained wide open heading into the closing holes. The trio of contenders represented a mix of experience and emerging talent on professional golf’s biggest stages—McIlroy seeking his second Masters title, Young continuing his rise as one of the tour’s brightest young talents, and Burns proving his mettle under pressure at one of golf’s most demanding venues.
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