Former LSU Golfer Sam Burns Named To 2023 US Ryder Cup Team

Former LSU Tiger Golf Star, Sam Burns, was named to the 2023 US Ryder Cup Team on Tuesday as it was announced at the PGA Headquarters in Frisco, Texas.

“There’s no higher honor than to represent your country. To be a part of this Ryder Cup and tee up alongside these world-class players is extremely exciting"

According to the LSU website, Burns, the Shreveport native, is the third Tiger to play in the Ryder Cup behind LSU legend David Toms and Fred Haas. Toms played on three Ryder Cup teams (2002, 2004, 2006) and Haas played in the 10th Ryder Cup back in 1953.

Burns, who is 27 years old, has five PGA wins and played two seasons (2015-17) at LSU. He was the 2017 NCAA Division I Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year, a two-time All-American, and SEC Player of the Year during his time with the Tigers.

“As a kid, you watch every Ryder Cup, and you always have this idea in the back of your head that you want to be a part of that, and you want to get to experience that one day.”  - Sam Burns via LsuSports.net

Burns was one of six selections that were made by the American captain to round out the 12-man roster. The Americans will take on the European team next month at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy.

This will be Sam's first appearance with the Ryder Cup team. That does not mean that Burns is a stranger to representing his country. Burns was a part of the successful 2014 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team that played in Scotland.