Sam Burns Posts PGA Tour Career Best at RBC Canadian Open
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Sam Burns posted an 8-under 62 Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open. He sits at 18-under overall and currently holds a one-shot lead.
There are a few golfers on the course with a couple of holes to play. So, while Burns has to sit and see if he did enough for the win, he certainly did as well as he has ever done on Sunday.
This 62 was the former LSU Tiger's lowest final round since he joined the PGA Tour in 2017, per golf stat guru Justin Ray.
Burns had a strong day with nine birdies and one lone bogey. He went nuclear on the back nine and came home in 29 strokes. During those nine back holes, Burns hit five approach shots that landed within 10 feet.
Sam Burns: 62, lowest final round score of PGA Tour career
Burns hit 5 approach shots inside 10 feet over his last 9 holes (shot 29). — Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) June 8, 2025
In the tournament's final round, Burns currently sits No. 5 in strokes gained approach to the green at +2.221.
Overall, he currently sits 12th at +4.605 in the same category.
However, his flat stick was the bright spot for him.
Through 72 holes, Burns made 22 birdies, which ties for the most this week.
CALEDON, ONTARIO - JUNE 08: Sam Burns of the United States prepares to play his shot from the third tee during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open 2025 at TPC Toronto at Osprey...
CALEDON, ONTARIO - JUNE 08: Sam Burns of the United States prepares to play his shot from the third tee during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open 2025 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 08, 2025 in Caledon, Ontario. More
Photo byHe picked up +12.018 in strokes gained putting for the week, and on Sunday alone picked up +2.006 shots.
Sunday saw him make almost 93 feet in putts.
After a pretty mediocre front nine and turning in 33 strokes, Burns got hot on the back. He opened that side of the track with five straight birdies, but his ninth one of the day came at 18, and it was a big moment clincher for you.
"It felt good. I knew I needed to make birdie there to have a chance," Burns said after his round on Sunday. "A lot of golf still left to be played, a lot of quality players playing well. I knew that was important to make that one."
His 18-under total score may not be enough to win, as Cameron Young lurks at 17-under, and four players are at 16-under who have a few holes left to play. But the chasers have been stuck in neutral for much of the round. So, Burnsy may take home the title after all.
Burns has had an up-and-down season with 15 starts, two top 10s and seven Top 25s. His best finish of the year was a T5 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May.
He will have to wait and see if a playoff will happen to determine the winner.
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