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Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 18, 2026
· 5 min read
Sam Burns gets his best chance at winning a major he never planned to play.Two weeks after his daughter was born, one week after Burns changed his mind and decided to fly from Louisiana to play in the British Open, he followed his record-tying 62 with a 5-under 65 on Saturday to build a two-shot ...
Key takeaway He bogeyed the last hole for a 69, his sixth consecutive round in the 60s in the British Open.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For golf fans in the Houston area, Sam Burns' unexpected lead in the British Open is a thrilling development, especially given his personal connection to the region as a Louisiana native who likely has ties to the local golf community. Burns' decision to play in the tournament despite initially planning to miss it due to the birth of his daughter adds a compelling layer to his story. As the community in Piney Point Village and surrounding areas follows Burns' progress, they may be reminded of the strong golf tradition in the Houston area, with numerous top-notch courses and a thriving community of golf enthusiasts. With Burns now in the spotlight, local fans will be watching closely to see if he can capitalize on his momentum and bring a major championship to the region, which would undoubtedly generate excitement and pride among local golf fans.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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