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The Open 2026, live updates: Leaderboard, scores, highlights, news from Round 3

Follow the third round of the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.

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Open Championship: Round 2 highlights
July 17, 2026 05:34 PM
See how the second round played out in the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

It’s been a wild Open Championship. And we still have two days remaining.

Coming off a Friday in which two 62s were overshadowed by a two-stroke penalty, the season’s final major hits another gear Saturday at Royal Birkdale.

Lucas Herbert leads the way but all eyes are on Bryson DeChambeau.

Follow the third round at in Southport, England, with our live scores and live blog:

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JT turns in 31

Royal Birkdale’s front nine is only a par 34, so don’t get too excited, JT fans. But with four birdies and one bogey, Thomas is at 4 under and four off the lead.
Moving Day for McIlroy?

So far, the wrong direction. He’s started par-par-bogey, missing another short putt at the third.

He’s back to even par and eight back.
Tee times, pairings for Round 3
The 154th Open - Day Two
The Open Championship: Round 3 tee times, pairings and how to watch
After 36 holes of dramatic storylines, the 154th Open Championship rolls full steam into the weekend at Royal Birkdale.
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We have another heater early

Ryan Fox birdied five of his first eight holes (as noted below). He added another one at the 10th and is now 6 under on the day and in a tie for second place. Reminder: it’s a par 70.
Well, today should be interesting
The 154th Open - Day Two
Bryson DeChambeau receives two-stroke penalty, confirms status for Round 3 of The Open
Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty after his round Friday at the Open Championship for improving his swing path on the par-4 fifth hole.