Sam Burns saw his U.S. Open hopes drown with one controversial decision. Burns was forced to hit out of a soggy lie on the fairway of the 15th hole of Sunday’s final round at Oakmont after asking two rules officials to take a drop.

Sam Burns fell apart during the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont on Sunday, and a controversial ruling on No. 15 may have contributed to his collapse.

Sam Burns was tied for the lead at the U.S. Open when he stepped onto the 15th tee at Oakmont on Sunday. Minutes later, his tournament hopes were over. What happened in between? A disputed ruling, a double bogey,

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.

Retired Major Samuel Burns of Mount Vernon, New York, served in the United States Army for 22 years between October 1989 and November 2011. Retired Major Burns was deployed overseas to Baghdad ...