Professional golfer Sam Burns didn’t expect to be on the course, competing in the 2026 Open Championship, leading up to — and certainly after — his wife gave birth to their baby girl.
“I was expecting to be at home,” Sam, 29, told PGATour.com on Wednesday, July 15, noting Caroline’s due date was one day prior.
Caroline ultimately gave birth to baby No. 2, daughter Belle, on July 3. (The couple, who have been married since 2019, are also parents of 2-year-old son Bear.)
After Belle’s arrival, Sam planned to sit out of the PGA tournament to help his wife recover as they settl...
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