The Open Championship 2026 -- Tee times for the third round
The 154th Open Championship reaches its conclusion at Royal Birkdale as Sam Burns attempts to hold a tight lead in the final round.
📍 Where it landed
The tournament moved into the final round at Royal Birkdale with Sam Burns holding a tight lead. Coverage focused on the Sunday tee times and the potential for other players to catch the leader.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The 2026 Open Championship has progressed from the third round to the final round of competition at Royal Birkdale. Sam Burns currently holds a lead, while contenders including Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler remain in position to challenge for the title.
Coverage from CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, and The New York Times focuses on the Round 4 tee times, pairings, and streaming guides for Sunday. Golf Channel and USA Today are providing live updates on the leaderboard and scores.
Attention now turns to the final round pairings and the performance of early starters. Coverage will track whether the players currently at the top of the leaderboard can maintain their positions through the closing holes.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 87d ago.
Questions people are asking
Where is the 2026 Open Championship being held?
The tournament is taking place at Royal Birkdale.
Who is currently leading the tournament?
According to USA Today and CBS Sports, Sam Burns holds a tight lead.
Which notable player missed the cut?
Golf Channel reports that the reigning Birkdale winner, Jordan Spieth, missed the cut due to putting struggles.
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