US Open a race against daylight on rain-soaked Oakmont
The U.S. Open at Oakmont took an unexpected turn on Sunday as heavy rain caused a delay of 1 hour and 37 minutes, turning the final round into a sprint for Sam Burns as he tried to secure his first major victory. The downpour left large puddles on the lightning-fast greens, forcing a temporary stoppage in play.
At the time of the delay, Burns was leading the pack at 2-under par, though he was 2 over for the day. Australian golfer Adam Scott was hot on his heels, trailing by just one shot. The conditions made for a challenging day on the course, with only Burns and Scott managing to stay under par.
J.J. Spaun, who started the day just one shot behind the leaders, struggled early on, bogeying five of the first six holes and falling four shots off the pace. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm put up a strong performance, carding a 67 to finish at 4-over 284 and take the lead in the clubhouse.
As the competition heated up, it was clear that the weather was not the only obstacle facing the players at Oakmont. The pressure was on as Burns and Scott battled it out for the top spot, with the rest of the field trying to make up ground.
In the end, it was Burns who emerged victorious, holding off Scott to claim his first major championship. The U.S. Open at Oakmont will surely be remembered as a test of skill and endurance, with Burns proving to be the strongest competitor on the day.
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