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5 dark horses who could upset and win the U.S. Open 2018

By Cody Williams

DUBLIN, OH - JUNE 03: Bryson DeChambeau reacts after winning the second round playoff of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on June 03, 2018.(Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, OH - JUNE 03: Bryson DeChambeau reacts after winning the second round playoff of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on June 03, 2018.(Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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PALM HARBOR, FL – MARCH 11: Sam Burns plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort Copperhead Course on March 11, 2018 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
PALM HARBOR, FL – MARCH 11: Sam Burns plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort Copperhead Course on March 11, 2018 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

2. Sam Burns (+40000)

Amidst these names that I’m throwing out here, Sam Burns most certainly stands out. Not only is he not considered one of the top players in the world, but he’s not even a full-time player on the PGA Tour at this point in his young career. Currently, the 21-year old from Shreveport, LA makes his living on the Web.com Tour and has registered a win and a tied for second finish already this season on that tour.

Even playing against the competition on the lesser tour and having success, Burns hasn’t been infallible by any stretch of the imagination this year. He’s missed the cut in two of the seven tournaments that he’s played in. What’s more, when he has been playing in PGA Tour events, he’s been wildly inconsistent with finishes all over the board. He’s most certainly a wild card, to say the least.

Having said that about Burns, what’s intriguing about him is how he was able to earn his way into the 2018 U.S. Open. The youngster fired off an impressive round of 62 in a sectional qualifier to make his way into the field. And while that only means so much, you’re talking about a young player with upside and a decent amount of experience showing the chops to handle big pressure. That’s worth something at least.

In truth, Burns might not be a dark horse to win the 2018 U.S. Open. However, he’s a name to keep an eye on as someone who could show flashes and make some headlines. And who knows, if he’s going to keep shooting 62s, perhaps he could wind up as a major winner at just 21 years old.

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