Sam Burns and Wife Caroline welcome son, Bear

Professional golfer Sam Burns is making a remarkable return to the green following an extraordinary milestone in his personal life—the birth of his son, Bear. While the golf world eagerly anticipates the arrival of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler’s first child with his wife Meredith, Burns is back in action at Quail Hollow, having recently celebrated the birth of his own bundle of joy on April 22.

During a leisurely nine-hole pro-am in Charlotte, Burns joyfully confirmed the birth of Bear, playfully remarking that the choice of the unique name was primarily his decision. He and his wife, Caroline, shared a mutual fondness for the name, seeking something distinctive and memorable for their newborn. Thankfully, both mother and baby are in good health and enjoying their time together at home.

However, the transition to parenthood has brought its share of challenges, particularly in adjusting to the unpredictable sleep patterns of a newborn. Burns admitted to managing only sporadic hours of sleep, leading to some understandably groggy mornings.

Despite the demands of fatherhood, Burns is eager to return to the golf course this week, though he acknowledged taking a brief hiatus from practice immediately following the birth. Nevertheless, he wasted no time in reacquainting himself with his clubs in preparation for the upcoming tournament.

Burns is determined to regain his competitive edge after experiencing a slight downturn in performance following a stellar run of four consecutive top-10 finishes earlier in the year. With a T30 finish at Bay Hill representing his best result in his last five starts, Burns is keen to make a strong showing at the no-cut event.

Although his track record at Quail Hollow has been less than stellar, marked by missed cuts and withdrawals in recent years, Burns is singularly focused on the task at hand. Unlike previous tournaments where the looming possibility of withdrawal loomed due to pending fatherhood, Burns is fully committed to his game this week.

As fans, bettors, and fantasy enthusiasts weigh their options, they can take solace in the assurance that Burns will be giving his all on the course, even if he manages to sneak in a nap or two between rounds.