ESPN Golf: The Open R3 — Burns Leads at -10 as Fox Posts Historic 62
Round 3 Recap: Burns Holds the Lead
Sam Burns carded a third-round 65 to sit at 10 under par through 54 holes at the 154th Open Championship, putting himself in prime position heading into Sunday's final round.
Fox's Historic 62 Steals the Show
The story of the day belongs to Ryan Fox, who posted a stunning 62 — matching the all-time low score in major championship history. Fox's round catapulted him into a share of second place at 8 under, alongside Si Woo Kim.
Contenders Still In the Hunt
Four strokes back at 6 under, both Bryson DeChambeau and Ludvig Åberg remain well within striking distance. With one round remaining, the leaderboard is packed with players capable of making a Sunday charge.
Strokeslab's Take
Fox's 62 is historic, but the real question on Sunday is whether Burns can sustain his Strokes Gained numbers under final-round major pressure — SG: Approach and SG: Putting will likely determine who lifts the Claret Jug.
Fox's 62 is a remarkable achievement, but the data-driven story on Sunday will be whether Burns can hold his Strokes Gained edge across all categories when the pressure peaks.