Sam Burns leads 2026 British Open with Bryson DeChambeau in contention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Sam Burns holds a two-stroke lead at the 2026 British Open, currently sitting at -10 overall. With three rounds completed, Burns’ closest competitor is Ryan Fox from Australia at -8. Bryson DeChambeau remains in the mix at -6, despite facing a two-stroke penalty earlier in the tournament. The event indicates a continuing trend of American golfers dominating the British Open, with four of the last five champions hailing from the U.S. The final round is upcoming, with three American players positioned to win the major.
- •Burns shot a 65 on moving day, leading the 2026 British Open.
- •Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim are tied at -8, chasing Burns.
- •DeChambeau’s impressive play is overshadowed by a two-stroke penalty.
- •Last five British Open champions include four Americans.
- •The final round of the tournament is set to take place soon.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — American dominance of British Open: Sam Burns, Bryson DeChambeau could extend U.S. winning streak at golf major
"In recent years, Americans have tended to emerge victorious in the last major of the year.
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