Sam Burns birdies two par fives, leads The Open third round
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Sam Burns birdied both par fives on holes 14 and 17 during the third round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. This performance moved him to ten under par. The tournament is still ongoing, with Burns seeking to maintain his lead.
- •Burns moves to ten under par with birdies on 14 and 17
- •The Open Championship is taking place at Royal Birkdale Golf Club
- •Third round action is currently in progress
- 7:21 PMBBC Sport — Burns birdies both par fives to take two-shot lead at The Open
"American Sam Burns sinks a birdie on holes 14 and 17 to move to ten under par in the third round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
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