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Burns leads 154th Open Championship as final round concludes

Sam Burns holds a two-shot advantage at 10 under par heading into Sunday’s final round, with Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim trailing at 8 under after tying the record low major score.

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Adrian Cole
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The Open Championship 2026: The best sights, sound...
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Sam Burns holds the lead at the 154th Open Championship, sitting at 10 under par as the tournament reaches its conclusion on Sunday. The American golfer secured his position following a third-round score of 65, entering the final day with a two-shot advantage over his closest challengers.

Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim share second place at 8 under par. Both players recorded a 62 on Saturday, a score that ties the record low for any round in major championship history. Their performance has kept them firmly in contention as the field narrows on the final day.

Bryson DeChambeau and Ludvig Aberg are positioned further back in the pack, both sitting at 6 under par. While they trail the leaders by four shots, they remain in a position to mount a significant challenge during the concluding round.

The outcome of the tournament remains uncertain as the final round plays out. The Claret Jug, the trophy awarded to the winner of The Open Championship, will be decided by the final scores on Sunday. ESPN has published highlights featuring the best sights, sounds and shots from the day’s play.

The 154th Open Championship is one of golf’s four major championships. As the event concludes, attention turns to whether Burns can maintain his lead or if the chasing pack can close the gap to claim the title.

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