The Open 2026 live updates: Round 4 latest, including today’s tee times and news of early starters
World No.1 and defending champion Scottie Scheffler will start his final round six shots behind close friend Sam Burns, who leads after 54 holes.
Scheffler told reporters after his even-par, third-round 70, that he is not surprised at seeing Burns at the top.
💬 “He’s someone I spend so much time around. I know how good he is. Sometimes you just need to continue to build that experience and put yourself in the positions.
“He was close at the U.S. Open last year. He was close again at the U.S. Open this year. He’s played a lot of really good golf in a lot of the biggest tournaments.
“It’s really difficult to win out here a bunch of times. Sam’s a guy that’s been knocking on the door a few times this year and hasn’t been able to get it done.
“But it’s just a matter of continuing to give yourself opportunities, continuing to knock on the door.
“Sam’s a guy that’s been on the last few Ryder Cups, last few Presidents Cups, and he’s a guy that I see all the time. He’s got a ton of talent. For me, it’s just a matter of time until he gets it done in one of these.”
