Sam Burns leads 2026 Open Championship heading into final round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The final round of the 2026 Open Championship takes place on Sunday, July 19, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Sam Burns leads the tournament at 10-under, with Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim tied for second at 8-under. A total purse of $17.75 million is on offer, with $3.2 million awarded to the winner. Bryson DeChambeau, recovering from a controversial penalty, is currently at 6-under and aims to contend for the title.
- •Sam Burns is currently leading at 10-under par.
- •Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim are tied for second at 8-under.
- •Final round features notable players including Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy.
- •The tournament purse totals a record $17.75 million.
- •Final round coverage airs from 4:00 a.m. ET on USA Network and NBC.
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Open Championship Round 4 tee times & pairings for Sunday
"The Open Championship will wrap up on Sunday, July 19, with an open final round to determine who will claim the British Open's Claret Jug.
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