The 2026 Open Championship is shaping up to be a thrilling conclusion, with Sam Burns leading the pack by two strokes heading into the final round. The stage is set for an exciting battle as three players seeking their first major championship victory will be paired together for the final round on Sunday. Burns, who is currently at -10, will tee off alongside Ryan Fox at 9:20 a.m. ET, with Si Woo Kim and Ryan Gerard in the penultimate group at 9:10 a.m. and Lucas Herbert and Ludvig Åberg just ahead at 9 a.m. This final pairing promises an intense showdown among players, the course, and their nerves.
Among the top 10, only Bryson DeChambeau has a major title to his name, and his performance this week has been both impressive and controversial. DeChambeau, who teed off at 8:50 a.m. with Jackson Suber, has been a leading story for his play on the course and a rules controversy that unfolded Friday night. Meanwhile, hometown hero Tommy Fleetwood, five strokes back, will tee off at 8:40 a.m. with a massive gallery hoping to will him to victory.
Scottie Scheffler, who failed to make a significant move on Saturday, will need to produce a special performance from his 7:45 a.m. pairing with Jose Luis Ballestar Barrio. The final round will feature a variety of players, including those seeking their first major championship victory and established stars, all vying for the Claret Jug. With the scoring produced at Royal Birkdale this week, anything is possible on Sunday, making the 2026 Open Championship a must-watch spectacle.
