The final round of the Open Championship began with Sam Burns in front, carrying a two-shot lead into Sunday at the last major championship of the year. Burns reached 10-under after a strong Saturday that followed his 62 with a 5-under 65, putting him in control at the start of the day.
Early in the round, though, Scottie Scheffler quickly became one of the biggest stories on the leaderboard. His fast start added immediate tension to the British Open title race and signaled that Burns would not have much room for error as the leaders played through the closing 18 holes.
With live updates tracking every movement near the top, the final round shaped up as a battle of momentum. Burns had the advantage after two outstanding rounds, but Scheffler's early push showed how quickly the leaderboard could tighten on Sunday.
As the day unfolded, the spotlight stayed on whether Burns could finish off the championship or whether a charging challenger could overtake him. Scheffler's early surge ensured the final round opened with plenty of pressure and intrigue.
