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Sam Burns — Ryder Cup Rating

Louisiana · Precision · Peak overall 79 · #56 in the USA pool

Career Ryder Cup record in-game: 1W · 1H · 2L

Attribute ratings

Ratings are a subjective interpretation created for Drive for Five, scored 0–99 across nine attributes. Pressure is weighted heavily in Ryder Cup situations — it's the attribute that most often decides the closest matches. Read how it fits the wider Ryder Cup statistics that actually predict results.

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Scouting report: Sam Burns

Everything below is derived from Sam's Drive for Five ratings — the same nine attributes that drive the game. Sam is rated 79 overall and plays as a Precision.

Why these ratings

Sam Burns's profile is defined by driving distance (83) — the standout number in the card. As a Precision player, Sam prioritises finding fairways and greens — accuracy 79, iron play 82. That control is gold in foursomes, where mistakes are shared, and on tight courses that punish the crooked driver.

Ryder Cup strengths

Sam's biggest weapons are Driving (83) — strong driving distance; Irons (82) — solid iron play; Putting (81) — strong putting. These are the attributes to lean on when picking sessions and pairings.

Weaknesses to manage

The softer spots in the card are Focus (74) and Pressure (77). In match play these are the areas an opponent will target, and the reason pairing Sam with a complementary partner matters.

Best format

On the ratings, Sam's strongest session is the Fourballs. Better ball suits this card’s attacking numbers — free to chase birdies while a partner keeps a safe score in play.

The attribute that defines Sam

Driving — 83. More than any other number, this is the rating that shapes how Sam should be used in a squad.

In Drive for Five, Sam's in-game Ryder Cup record stands at 1W · 1H · 2L.

How to use Sam in Drive for Five

Based purely on the in-game ratings, Sam is best deployed as a squad-depth option whose best session is the fourballs. Use Sam where the fourballs ratings shine, and protect the softer numbers with the right partner.

Want to see it play out? Draft Sam in Drive for Five, set the pairings, and find out whether the ratings deliver when the cup is on the line.

Drive for Five is an independent, unofficial fan project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Ryder Cup, the PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe, the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, or any player, team or organisation mentioned. All ratings are subjective interpretations created for the game.