Sam Burns Married His Childhood Sweetheart—Who Is the PGA Tour Star's Wife?

Sam Burns finished his first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament with a 5-under score at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday.

Burns eagled the par-5 on hole No. 2, beginning what would be a stellar first round for the 29-year-old PGA Tour star. His finished Round 1 with a 67, carding five birdies or better, 11 pars and just one bogey.

This 5-under 67 marked the lowest round of Burns' Masters career. This is his fifth career appearance at Augusta National, where he notched his best finish of T29 in 2023.

Burns is married to Caroline Campbell, who he met at church when they were five years old in Shreveport, Louisiana. The two went to different high schools in their hometown, but reconnected and began their romantic relationship while attending Louisiana State University.

"We’ve really known each other forever,” Campbell said in an interview with WJCL. “I was his first Valentine when we were five years old.”

Burns and Campbell dated for four years before getting engaged on April 19, 2019. The five-time PGA Tour winner popped the question during the 2019 RBC Heritage golf tournament, which takes place in South Carolina the week after the Masters.

Burns and Campbell got married on Dec. 14, 2019. Their first and only child, Bear, was born in April 2024.

As of Thursday afternoon, Burns leads the 2026 Masters at 5-under — tied with reigning Green Jacket winner Rory McIlroy.

Burns will tee off at 12:32 p.m. ET on Friday, paired alongside Cameron Smith and Jake Knapp.