Golfer Sam Burns has secured his fifth consecutive Team USA appearance, earning an automatic spot on the U.S. Presidents Cup team. This marks Burns' third Presidents Cup outing and continues a streak that includes Ryder Cup appearances.

Burns, a five-time PGA Tour winner, is set to represent the United States at the upcoming Presidents Cup in Medinah. His young son, Bear, born in April 2024, and daughter, Belle, born in July 2024, will be present for the event, a prospect Burns finds particularly meaningful.

"It is such an honor for me to be able to represent your country and also play for ultimately something a lot bigger than yourself," Burns told OutKick in an exclusive interview. "And you have teammates that week that you're playing for and their families."

While Burns has achieved significant success in golf, including a second-place finish at the U.S. Open and a third-place finish at The Open Championship this past summer, he emphasizes that golf is not the defining aspect of his life. He stated that his faith, family, and country hold greater importance.

Burns, who first represented the U.S. at the Junior Ryder Cup at age 18, has consistently performed at a high level. He recently finished in the top five at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, playing in the final pairing with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Despite these accomplishments, Burns maintains that his Christian faith guides his perspective on his career.

"Every day" is how Burns described when golf truly tests his faith, noting the sport's inherent challenges. "You put so many hours and so much effort into something, and a lot of the times you don't really see the results right away," he said. "You can hit really good shots and end up in bad places, or bad shots end up in good places. Sometimes it seems silly, but ultimately it's a game that teaches you a lot about life and definitely can make you realize what's most important."

Becoming a father has also reshaped Burns' outlook. "I think you don't realize how impatient you are until you have kids," he remarked. "You feel like they may be an inconvenience at times and then you just realize they want your attention and they want your love. So it's really special to be a dad for sure."

This perspective was evident earlier in the summer when Burns was prepared to miss The Open due to his wife's due date. Although his daughter arrived early, allowing him to compete, the willingness to prioritize family underscored his values.

As Burns prepares for the Presidents Cup, he acknowledges that while major championships and more PGA Tour wins are goals, the moments that will likely stand out most are those spent playing for something larger than himself.