Sam Burns did what many people would deem impossible on Friday at the 2025 US Open. Burns claimed the 36-hole lead at Oakmont Country Club with a five-under 65, the best round of the tournament through two rounds. Burns holds a one-shot lead over 18-hole leader JJ Spaun, who dropped two shots after his opening-round 66.

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Sam Burns leads J.J. Spaun by one shot after a stunning 65. But it was not a good day for several big names who are heading home early.

Burns (10*) E Koepka (11*), Morikawa (9*), MacIntyre (18:36) +1 Canter (5*); +2 Rahm (10); +3 Rai (7) +4 Fleetwood (18:03), McIlroy (18:25), Fitzpatrick (18:25); +5 Scheffler (10*), Spieth (9) Full round two tee-times Paul Higham and Phil Cartwright Burns -1 (8*) Sam Burns day gets a little better with a third birdie on the short par-four 17th,