Burns leads Open Championship into final round at Royal Birkdale
Sam Burns holds a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the 2026 Open Championship, with CBS Sports confirming the full tee time schedule for Sunday at Royal Birkdale.
Sam Burns enters the final round of the 2026 Open Championship with a two-shot advantage over Ryan Fox, setting the stage for a decisive conclusion at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. According to the schedule released by CBS Sports, Burns will tee off at 9:20 a.m. ET alongside Fox, forming the final pairing of the tournament. The American, who finished at 10 under par, will be joined by Fox, who sits at 8 under, in what promises to be a tightly contested finish for the Claret Jug.
The final pairing features two of the three players to match the men’s major championship record with a round of 62 during the week. Their tee time follows a schedule that begins early in the morning, with Jesper Svensson and Keegan Bradley opening the final round at 2:40 a.m. ET. The progression of tee times reflects a field where every stroke carries significant weight as the tournament moves toward its conclusion.
Bryson DeChambeau, the only player in the top 10 with a previous major championship title, is scheduled to tee off at 8:50 a.m. ET alongside Jackson Suber. DeChambeau’s campaign has been marked by both strong play and a rules controversy that extended deep into Friday night. He currently sits at 6 under par, positioning himself as a key contender among the players searching for their first major victory in the final three groups.
Hometown favourite Tommy Fleetwood remains in the hunt, five strokes back at 5 under par. Fleetwood will tee off at 8:40 a.m. ET with Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, facing significant pressure from local galleries despite failing to make a substantial charge on Saturday. His performance will be closely watched as fans in Southport look for a home victory in the final round.
Scottie Scheffler, also at 4 under par, will begin his final round at 7:45 a.m. ET alongside Jose Luis Ballestar Barrio. Like Fleetwood, Scheffler failed to make a major move on Saturday and must produce a strong performance to challenge for the title. The full schedule, including pairings for all remaining players, has been published by CBS Sports, providing comprehensive coverage and analysis for the event.
