Overview
- Sam Burns entered the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday chasing leader Wyndham Clark and remained one of the tournament’s top contenders.
- Golf Channel reporter Todd Lewis revealed during Masters coverage in April that Burns and his wife Caroline are expecting a second child later this year and outlets describe that announcement as developing rather than a formal family statement.
- The couple already welcomed son Bear in April 2024 and have been publicly visible at events such as the Masters Par 3 contests in 2025 and 2026.
- Burns has said he values privacy and a small-town Louisiana home for family life, and past comments show he will weigh family timing against tournament schedules if needed.
- A five-time PGA Tour winner and LSU alum, Burns’s on-course form this season keeps him in major contention while the reported pregnancy could prompt short-term personal and scheduling decisions for the family.