Golfer Profiles/Sam Burns

Sam Burns

USA · Age 28

#27

World Ranking

64.0

Avg DFS Points

4.5%

Win Rate

82%

Cut Rate

Player Overview

Sam Burns has steadily built one of the most impressive resumes among the PGA Tour's under-30 generation, with multiple victories demonstrating his ability to close out tournaments. The LSU product from Shreveport, Louisiana combines solid ball-striking with excellent putting, a combination that has produced four PGA Tour victories and counting. Burns's game is well-suited to a variety of course types, though he tends to perform best at venues where putting is a significant differentiator. His comfort on bermuda grass greens, a product of growing up in Louisiana, gives him an edge at Southern venues. Burns's consistency and ceiling potential make him a strong all-around DFS option who can anchor both cash game and GPP lineups.

Strokes Gained Profile

Sam Burns's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.

SG: Off the Tee (OTT)+0.55
SG: Approach (APP)+0.58
SG: Around the Green (ATG)+0.15
SG: Putting (P)+0.42
SG: Total+1.70

Recent Tournament Results

TournamentFinish
Charles Schwab Challenge1st
Valspar Championship1st
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipT21
Arnold Palmer InvitationalT16
Masters TournamentT20

Best Course Fits

Courses where Sam Burns's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.

Worst Course Fits

Courses where Sam Burns's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.

DFS Strategy Tips for Sam Burns

1

Burns excels on bermuda grass putting surfaces. Target him at TPC Sawgrass, Bay Hill, and other bermuda-green venues.

2

His putting prowess creates consistent scoring, making him a solid cash game option in the mid-tier salary range.

3

Burns tends to play well in bunches — when he's in form, ride the hot streak in DFS.

4

His ownership is typically moderate (8-14%), offering decent GPP leverage without being truly contrarian.

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