The 2026 Open Championship heads into its final round at Royal Birkdale with Sam Burns and Ryan Fox set to play in the last pairing on Sunday. With the final 18 holes starting early in the United States, attention is centered on the leaders, the full round of pairings, and when fans can tune in for the finish.
Fox enters Sunday with major momentum after a record-tying 62 on Saturday, putting him in the spotlight heading into the closing round. Burns had already matched that low number earlier in the week, along with Lucas Herbert, highlighting how low scores have shaped the championship race.
As is typical for a major final round, the leaders will be the last group to tee off, while earlier pairings begin well before them. That setup gives viewers a full day of movement across the leaderboard before Burns and Fox take center stage at Royal Birkdale.
For fans looking to watch, coverage begins Sunday morning in the U.S. as the championship plays out from the opening groups through the final pairing. The focus now shifts from standout scoring to who can handle the pressure over the last round and lift the Claret Jug.
