Sam Burns revealed the role that his friend, Scottie Scheffler, has played in his career, including his status as the 54-hole leader of the 2025 U.S. Open.

There are fans watching this 2025 U.S. Open who only know Adam Scott as a good-looking golfer with a better-looking swing who happens to share his name with a famous actor. They weren't around the game -- or some,

Burns, who lost in a playoff at last week's RBC Canadian Open, had five bogeys and a double in his opening 72. He carded only one square Friday, while adding six circles.At 3 under par, Burns held the clubhouse lead as the afternoon wave was setting out at Oakmont Country Club.

Follow live coverage of the final round at Oakmont with Sam Burns leading Adam Scott and the rest of the U.S. Open field