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The Open Championship 2026: The top sights, sounds...

ESPN Saturday 18 July 2026, 15:15 UTC By ESPN Staff 1 min read
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The third round of the 154th Open Championship is underway. Lucas Herbert started Saturday in the lead after tying the record-low score for a round at a major with 62, alongside Sam Burns. Bryson DeChambeau was just one stroke behind Herbert, but a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie knocked him three shots back.

The third round of the 154th Open Championship is underway. Lucas Herbert started Saturday in the lead after tying the record-low score for a round at a major with 62, alongside Sam Burns. Bryson DeChambeau was just one stroke behind Herbert, but a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie knocked him three shots back. Herbert and Jackson Suber are in the final group and tee off at 10:50 ET. Who will be on top heading into Sunday? Here are the best moments from Saturday at The Open.
the 154th Open Championship (EVENT) Lucas Herbert (PERSON) Sam Burns (PERSON) Bryson DeChambeau (PERSON) Herbert (PERSON) Jackson Suber (PERSON) 10:50 ET (ORG)
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