Burns was twice denied relief from perceived temporary water on the 15th hole Sunday at Oakmont before double-bogeying the hole and losing the U.S. Open by five shots.

Despite appealing to two USGA rules officials, Sam Burns was denied water relief on the 15th hole during the championship round of the U.S. Open on Sunday. Burns, who entered the day in sole possession of the lead and finished tied for seventh at 4 over,

Should Sam Burns have gotten relief on the 15th hole during the final round of the 2025 U.S. Open? It's a question he's going to ask for a long time.