Ryan Fox becomes latest man to equal major record but Sam Burns takes Open lead Burns leads the way on 10 under par ahead of Sunday’s final round. The Independent UK · Jul 18
Winners and Losers From Third Round of British Open: Rory Says Quiet Part Out Loud About Bryson Rory McIlroy let his feelings about Bryson DeChambeau be known after his third round. Sports Illustrated · Jul 18
Sam Burns leads The Open as McIlroy wades into DeChambeau rules rumpus Sam Burns leads The Open as McIlroy wades into DeChambeau rules rumpus The National (Scotland) · Jul 18
McDonald is happy with his lot as Scot savours Open before going back to day job McDonald is happy with his lot as Scot savours Open before going back to day job The National (Scotland) · Jul 18
McIlroy lashes out at DeChambeau for ‘holding the Open hostage’ over penalty row Rory McIlroy has accused Bryson DeChambeau of ‘holding the tournament hostage’ after the incredible scenes which marked the end of the American’s second round at the Open The Guardian - UK · Jul 18
'I'm Not Particularly Fond Of Him. I Think A Lot Of It Is Performative' - Rory McIlroy Accuses Bryson DeChambeau Of 'Holding The Open Hostage' After Rules Controversy McIlroy shared his brutally honest thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau's behavior during and after a rules controversy at The Open Championship on Friday Golf Monthly · Jul 18
11 Times Players Have Received Controversial Penalty Shots In Majors Majors are hard enough, without being handed a penalty, but not everyone comes through them without falling foul of the rules Golf Monthly · Jul 18
Aussie saved by wonder shot as Burns takes Open command Australian Lucas Herbert has hung in bravely despite a poor finish to 'moving day' but Sam Burns has taken the reins going into the British Open last round. AAP · Jul 18
The Open: Ryan Fox becomes latest player to equal men’s major record The New Zealander is the third player to shoot 62 of the week at Royal Birkdale. The Independent UK · Jul 18
Bryson DeChambeau back at Birkdale as he bids to banish rules controversy The two-time US Open champion was the focus of attention after being hit with a two-shot penalty after his second round on Friday. The Independent UK · Jul 18
'Had There Been Any Doubt, He Would Have Been Given It' - Was Bryson DeChambeau Treated Unfairly Following Open Rules Controversy? Bryson DeChambeau caught the attention of The R&A during round two of The Open Championship, but were the events which followed his round fair? Golf Monthly · Jul 18
The Open 2026: day three - as it happened Hole-by-hole report: On another dramatic day at Birkdale, Ryan Fox shot 62, Rory blasted Bryson, and Sam Burns quietly took charge. Scott Murray was watching The Guardian - UK · Jul 18
Sunday’s sport – what’s on and where can I watch it? A busy day of sport sees the World Cup, Open Championship, the Belgian Grand Prix and English cricket all battling for attention. The Independent UK · Jul 18
Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ after two-shot penalty dents Open title chances The American was penalised for improving the area for his backswing on the fifth at Royal Birkdale. The Independent UK · Jul 18
Golf Monthly · Jul 18 Bryson DeChambeau 'Disappointed' With Open Rules Penalty The LIV Golf star did not speak to media on-site following his rules penalty but gave a brief statement on social media
The Independent UK · Jul 18 Bryson DeChambeau responds to controversial penalty at The Open after quit threat The American was penalised for improving the area for his backswing on the fifth hole at Royal Birkdale
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty The American was punished for improving the line of his swing and was doubtful to continue before clearing matters up on social media
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Bryson DeChambeau gets two-shot penalty at The Open as record-breakers Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns lead DeChambeau was alleged to have accidentally improved his lie, while Herbert and Burns hit major-record rounds of 62
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Herbert and Burns fire Open 62s as DeChambeau gets hit with late night penalty Herbert and Burns fire Open 62s as DeChambeau gets hit with late night penalty
Golf Monthly · Jul 17 From A Penalized Bryson DeChambeau To A Pro Who Wasn't In The Field On Monday... These Notable Names Made The Cut At The Open In 2026 While plenty of big names missed the cut at Royal Birkdale, several notable players booked their place at the weekend of The 154th Open Championship
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 MacIntyre in Open hunt as battling McDonald makes the cut at Birkdale MacIntyre in Open hunt as battling McDonald makes the cut at Birkdale
Golf Monthly · Jul 17 Lucas Herbert Shoots Historic 62 To Lead Open By Two As Bryson DeChambeau Assessed Two-Stroke Penalty Lucas Herbert was one of two players to shoot 62 as the LIV Golfer takes a two-shot lead into Moving Day, while there was controversy involving Bryson DeChambeau
Golf Monthly · Jul 17 12 Big Names To Miss The 2026 Open Cut Plenty of big names are safely into the weekend at The Open, but Royal Birkdale claimed the scalps of several others who headed away early
AAP · Jul 17 Herbert ready to embrace the 'anxiety' of Open push Open Championship leader Lucas Herbert is ready to embrace the pressure that comes with leading the British Open -- and is hoping to inspire a nation.
AAP · Jul 17 Aussies hail leader Herbie as Open hopes soar Lucas Herbert has been cheered by his fellow Aussie players to the top of the leaderboard -- but a few of them still have big hopes of their own.