Sam Burns

Bryson DeChambeau's protest against a two-shot penalty and his performance at the British Open generated significant attention, while Sam Burns leads the tournament heading into the final round with multiple players within striking distance. The claret jug, the oldest trophy in golf, remains the ultimate prize at The Open Championship.

Sam Burns leads the British Open at Royal Birkdale after deciding last minute to compete following his daughter's birth. He posted a 5-under 65 to build a two-shot lead, while Bryson DeChambeau remains in contention despite a bogey on the final hole. Other notable performances include Si Woo Kim and Ryan Fox, who tied the major championship record with a 62.

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both shot 62 at the British Open, matching the major championship record. Herbert missed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole, while Burns closed with three consecutive birdies, including a bunker shot on the final hole. The record was previously set by Branden Grace in 2017 at Royal Birkdale.

Wyndham Clark won his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills with a resilient performance, overcoming challenges including a shaky start and past controversies. He finished at 4-under 276, defeating Sam Burns by a stroke, with crucial contributions from his short game and putting.

Rory McIlroy lost his 6-stroke lead at the Masters after a third-round 73, with Cameron Young and others closing the gap. The tournament now features a competitive final group with multiple players within four strokes of the lead.

Rory McIlroy leads the Masters leaderboard after a strong first round, tied with Sam Burns. Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm struggled with high scores, facing challenges to make the cut. The tournament at Augusta National faces potential difficulties due to dry weather conditions.