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The Open Championship 2026 - Third Round at Royal Birkdale
The third round of the 2026 Open Championship took place at Royal Birkdale, with American golfer Sam Burns taking a two-shot lead at 10-under par after birdieing both par-five holes (14 and 17). Tommy Fleetwood, competing as a local favorite, remained in contention despite falling five shots behind Burns and experiencing two late bogeys in his round. The round featured several standout performances, with both Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy delivering exceptional shots throughout the day.
Key takeaways
- 1.Sam Burns holds the lead at 10-under par, two shots ahead of the field heading into the final round
- 2.Tommy Fleetwood remains in contention as the local favorite but faces a five-shot deficit after late bogeys
- 3.Both par-five holes (14 and 17) proved decisive, with Burns capitalizing through strategic birdie opportunities
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