Shreveport Golfer Sam Burns Ties for 7th at Masters

Burns' top-10 finish is his best performance at the prestigious golf tournament.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:49am

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An abstract, energetic painting using vibrant neon colors and expressive brushstrokes to depict the dynamic motion of a professional golfer swinging a club.A top-10 finish at the prestigious Masters tournament marks a career milestone for rising PGA star Sam Burns.Shreveport Today

Sam Burns, a professional golfer from Shreveport, Louisiana, finished tied for 7th place at the 2026 Masters golf tournament with a score of 9-under par. This marks Burns' best result at the prestigious annual event.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious and competitive golf tournaments in the world, so a top-10 finish is a significant achievement for any golfer. This result helps solidify Sam Burns' status as one of the rising stars on the PGA Tour and will boost his confidence and profile heading into the rest of the season.

The details

Burns, 29, carded rounds of 68-70-71-70 over the four days of competition at Augusta National Golf Club to finish the tournament at 9-under par, seven shots behind champion Rory McIlroy. This was Burns' fifth appearance at the Masters, with his previous best finish being a tie for 18th in 2024.

  • The 2026 Masters tournament took place from April 10-13, 2026.

The players

Sam Burns

A 29-year-old professional golfer from Shreveport, Louisiana who plays on the PGA Tour.

Rory McIlroy

The champion of the 2026 Masters tournament.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really proud of the way I played this week. To finish in the top 10 at the Masters is a dream come true.”

— Sam Burns, Professional Golfer

What’s next

Burns will look to build on his strong Masters performance as he prepares for the remainder of the PGA Tour season, including the upcoming U.S. Open and PGA Championship majors.

The takeaway

Sam Burns' top-10 finish at the 2026 Masters is a significant career milestone that showcases his continued growth and development as one of the top young golfers on the PGA Tour.