Shreveport's Sam Burns Ties for 7th at Masters

Local golfer records best-ever finish at prestigious tournament.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a golfer's swing broken down into overlapping angular shapes and planes, conveying the dynamic motion and energy of the sport.Sam Burns' impressive 7th place finish at the 2026 Masters represents a major career milestone for the rising Shreveport golfer.Shreveport Today

Shreveport native Sam Burns finished the 2026 Masters tournament tied for 7th place at 9-under par, marking his best result ever at the prestigious event. The former LSU and Calvary Baptist golfer shot a 1-over 73 in the final round on Sunday, after starting the day in sole possession of 3rd place.

Why it matters

Burns' top-10 finish at the Masters is a significant achievement for the Shreveport native, who has steadily improved his performance at the major championship over the past few years. His best previous result was a tie for 29th in 2023, so this year's 7th place showing represents a major breakthrough for the local golfer.

The details

Burns, who played his college golf at LSU and was a standout at Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, carded a 1-over 73 in the final round on Sunday to finish the tournament at 9-under par, tied for 7th place. He had been in sole possession of 3rd place heading into the last day of play. Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters at 12-under par, claiming his second consecutive green jacket.

  • Burns finished the 2026 Masters tournament on Sunday, April 13.
  • His previous best finish at the Masters was a tie for 29th place in 2023.

The players

Sam Burns

A professional golfer from Shreveport, Louisiana who played college golf at LSU and was a standout at Calvary Baptist Academy.

Rory McIlroy

A professional golfer from Northern Ireland who won the 2026 Masters tournament, his second consecutive victory at Augusta National.

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What they’re saying

“Sam has really taken his game to the next level over the past couple of years, and this top-10 finish at the Masters is a testament to all the hard work he's put in.”

— Bubba Watson, PGA Tour Player

What’s next

Burns will look to build on his strong Masters performance as he prepares for the remainder of the 2026 PGA Tour season, with the goal of qualifying for the FedEx Cup Playoffs and contending for his first major championship victory.

The takeaway

Sam Burns' career-best 7th place finish at the 2026 Masters tournament is a significant milestone for the Shreveport native, showcasing his steady improvement and ability to compete with the world's best golfers on the sport's biggest stage.