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.

It could be a long day for several golfers competing in the U.S. Open on Saturday after the second round did not finish on Friday due to weather. Thirteen players did not complete their second round after heavy rainfall and lightning in the area forced event officials to suspend play.

Sam Burns leads the US Open where four players are under par, and four players are under 20/1. Ben Coley previews the final round at Oakmont.

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There's no such thing as a quick 18 holes at the U.S. Open, particularly when it's at Oakmont. Players needed more than 5 1/2 hours or more to get through each of the opening two rounds, much slower than what they might find at a regular tour stop.

The best player on day two was undoubtedly America's Sam Burns and he deservedly leads at the halfway stage of the US Open. Here's just how he did it. You can read a

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.