George Francis Burns III (born July 29, 1949) is an American professional golfer.

Turning pro in 1975, Burns had four PGA Tour wins, 80 top-10 finishes and won several other tournaments at both the amateur and professional levels.

He was the eldest child of George Burns Jr, President of Smith Corona Typewriters and Durkee Foods, and Kathleen Marie Scott.

His first win came with Ben Crenshaw at the 1979 Walt Disney World National Team Championship in Orlando.

He lives and plays at Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida.