Sam Burns leads The Open 2026 after strong third round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Sam Burns holds the 54-hole lead at The Open Championship after a 5-under 65 in Southport, England. Burns' total is 10-under 200, placing him two strokes ahead of Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim. Following the early arrival of his daughter, Burns was motivated to compete, overcoming early struggles in the tournament. He aims for his first major title in the final round, having previously finished runner-up at the U.S. Open last month.
- •Burns leads The Open 2026 with a total of 10-under 200.
- •He shot a bogey-free 65 on Saturday.
- •His daughter was born shortly before the tournament.
- •Burns has not won a major in over three years.
- •Final round set for Sunday at Royal Birkdale.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Sparked by 'diaper factor,' Sam Burns holds 54-hole lead at The Open 2026
"Sam Burns leads the British Open after his wife encouraged him to play following his baby daughter's early arrival two weeks ago.
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