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The Open Championship third round live updates, leaderboard: Sam Burns leaves everyone chasing him

Sam Burns surges ahead at The Open 2026, leaving the field scrambling at Royal Birkdale.

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The brief

Live coverage shows Sam Burns atop the leaderboard after the third round of The Open 2026, with a two‑shot advantage heading into the final day at Royal Birkdale. Yahoo Sports dominates the reporting, issuing multiple live‑update feeds that track Burns’ lead and tee times, while Sky Sports adds real‑time highlights and notes the presence of Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler in the chasing pack.

The next focus is Sunday’s final round, where Burns’ margin and the performance of the chase group will determine the championship outcome, according to the same outlets.

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Quick answers

Who is leading The Open 2026 after the third round?

Sam Burns is reported as the leader in live updates from Yahoo Sports and Sky Sports.

What is the size of Sam Burns’ lead?

He is ahead by two shots after a last‑minute decision to stay in the tournament, as noted by Yahoo Sports.

Which top players are mentioned as chasing Sam Burns?

Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler are cited as part of the pack pursuing Burns, according to Sky Sports.

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The Open 2026 Sam Burns Royal Birkdale Golf Sky Sports

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