The 2026 Open Championship is in full swing, and the drama is heating up! The final round saw a four-way tie at the top of the leaderboard, with Si Woo Kim, Ryan Fox, Cameron Young, and Sam Burns all vying for the Claret Jug. It's anyone's game as we head into the final nine at Royal Birkdale.
One of the standout moments of the day was Tommy Fleetwood's incredible 73-foot birdie putt on his first hole, thrilling the hometown fans. Fleetwood, known as 'Tommy lad', is a Southport native and is hoping to make a Sunday run at the Claret Jug. His birdie putt was a highlight for the fans, who went wild for their hometown hero.
The weather forecast for Sunday is looking promising, with no rain in the forecast. This could be a crucial factor in the final round, as the players will be looking to take advantage of any dry conditions.
The final pairing of Sam Burns and Ryan Fox is set to go off early Sunday morning in the United States. Burns has a two-shot lead over Fox, Si Woo Kim, and Cameron Young, but the competition is fierce, and anything can happen on the final day.
The tournament is shaping up to be an exciting one, with the players battling it out for the top spot. The drama is only just beginning, and we can expect more thrilling moments as the day unfolds.
