Burns leads Open Championship; Fox, Kim two shots back

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Burns leads Open Championship; Fox, Kim two shots back

Summary

Sam Burns holds a two-shot lead at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, following the third round. Two weeks after welcoming his daughter, Burns has put himself in position for victory heading into the final round on Sunday. Chris Fox and Kim are trailing closely in second place, setting up an exciting finish. The conditions at Royal Birkdale have been competitive, with several players in contention for the title as the tournament progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Burns leads the Open Championship after three rounds.
•Fox and Kim are two shots back in contention.
•The final round is scheduled for Sunday at Royal Birkdale.

Latest Updates

6:25 AMYahoo Sports — The Open Championship final round live updates, leaderboard: Sam Burns out in front entering Sunday at Royal Birkdale
9:39 PMESPN — Burns holds Open lead; Fox, Kim two shots back
8:33 PMThe Guardian Sport — New dad Sam Burns steals march on chasing pack to lead Open after third day

What they're saying

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American two shots clear of Ryan Fox and Kim Si-woo Burns playing because wife gave birth earlier than expected After one of the more fiery 24 hours in Open history, how appropriate that a golfer named Burns leads going into the final round at Royal Birkdale. While Rory McIlroy directed spicy barbs at Bryson DeChambeau, as the row over the American’s behaviour after he was docked two shots for a rules infringement rumbled on, Sam Burns was coolness personified. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Sean Ingle at Royal Birkdale

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Two weeks after the birth of his daughter, Sam Burns finds himself atop the Open Championship leaderboard with a two-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round at Royal Birkdale.
— ESPN