Burns seizes PGA Houston Open lead, Day lurking

Sam Burns, a 24-year-old American seeking his first US PGA title, fired a bogey-free five-under-par 65 to grab a two-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the Houston Open. Burns hit 15 of 18 greens in regulation on his way to standing on seven-under 133 after 36 holes at Memorial Park, where 2,000 spectators a […]

Sam Burns, a 24-year-old American seeking his first US PGA title, fired a bogey-free five-under-par 65 to grab a two-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the Houston Open.

Burns hit 15 of 18 greens in regulation on his way to standing on seven-under 133 after 36 holes at Memorial Park, where 2,000 spectators a day watch under strict Covid-19 safety protocols.

World number 179 Burns birdied three of the first four holes, then added birdies at the par-5 eighth from 11 feet and 12 feet at the par-5 16th on his way to matching the course record.