“He’s far and beyond the best person that does that. He just makes so few mistakes, and he doesn’t take on unnecessary risks very often, if ever, and seems to always hit the correct shot in the moment.
“It wasn’t like I asked him about it or we talked a lot about it. It was just me observing. I think that had a pretty large impact on me the last couple years in the majors and just kind of watching how he prepares and the way he goes about it.”
Scheffler might have been irritated by his round but he was delighted for his friend.
However, it won’t stop him trying with all of his might to beat him on Sunday.
“He’s someone I spend so much time around. I know how good he is. Sometimes you just need to continue to build that experience and put yourself in the positions,” the world No.1 said.
“He was close at the US Open last year. He was close again at the US Open this year.
“He’s played a lot of really good golf in a lot of the biggest tournaments. It’s really difficult to win out here a bunch of times.
“Sam’s a guy that’s been knocking on the door a few times this year and hasn’t been able to get it done.
“But like it’s just a matter of continuing to give yourself opportunities, continuing to knock on the door.
“He’s got a ton of talent. For me it’s just a matter of time until he gets it done in one of these.
“Like I said, just continue to give yourself the opportunities, continue to knock on the door. I haven’t seen a huge change in his game or anything like that. I think sometime you just need to continue to put yourself in these situations. He’s definitely got the talent.”
Burns could be about to enjoy the best month of his life.