Sam Burns leads The Open Championship, Bryson DeChambeau penalized

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Sam Burns leads The Open Championship, Bryson DeChambeau penalized
Summary

Sam Burns takes a two-stroke lead at The Open Championship after shooting a 5-under par 65 on Saturday, totaling 10-under 200. Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim trail at 8 under following their impressive rounds. Burns aims for his first major title after strong finishes earlier this year, while DeChambeau rebounds from a two-stroke penalty to score 69, tied for sixth at 6 under. Conditions favored lower scores today, highlighted by Fox's historic 62. The final round awaits with Burns in position to contend for the championship.

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  • Burns leads at The Open with 10-under 200.
  • Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim are tied at 8 under.
  • Fox shot a historic 62 in the third round.
  • DeChambeau rebounds with a 69 after a penalty.
  • Scottie Scheffler is four strokes off the lead at 4 under.
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  • 10:18 PMYahoo SportsSam Burns seizes Open lead, Bryson DeChambeau shrugs off penalty
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Being in the weekend mix again in a major championship is right where Sam Burns wants to be.

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