New dad Sam Burns steals march on chasing pack to lead Open after third day
Summary
Sam Burns leads the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale after the third round, two shots ahead of his closest competitors. Burns played very well despite recently becoming a father, while other top players like Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy remain in contention amid controversy over a rules penalty.Key Facts
- Sam Burns shot a five-under 65 on Saturday to reach a total of 10 under par.
- Burns did not expect to play because his daughter Belle was born 11 days early.
- Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau’s two-shot penalty for a rules violation in round two.
- DeChambeau is six under par, still close enough to compete for the lead.
- Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Burns, and Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele are four shots behind.
- Scottie Scheffler has struggled with his putting for three days straight.
- Ryan Fox scored a 62 in the morning round when conditions were easier, improving his position on the leaderboard.
- Most of the British players in the tournament, including Robert MacIntyre, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Wallace, and Alex Fitzpatrick, dropped back in the standings during the third round.
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