Herbert Leads Open Final
Lucas Herbert Holds Two-Shot Lead Going Into The Open Championship's Final Round
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Lucas Herbert enters the final round of the 154th Open Championship as the leader, holding a two-shot advantage over Jackson Suber, Cameron Young, and Ryan Gerard at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, according to Golf Channel. Herbert and Suber will tee off together in Saturday's final pairing at 3:50 p.m. local time, or 10:50 a.m. ET.
Bryson DeChambeau has stolen headlines away from the leaderboard, turning the tournament into must-watch drama. A controversial penalty and a tense, 10-minute standoff with European golf officials put DeChambeau at the center of the story, according to Yahoo Sports.
How and When to Watch Round 3
Coverage of the third round begins at 5 a.m. ET and runs until 3:30 p.m. ET, according to Golf Channel. USA Network and the Golf Channel mobile app are both carrying the broadcast. Once play wraps up, a two-hour "Live From The Open" recap show will air immediately after.
The final pairing of Herbert and Suber goes off at 10:50 a.m. ET. Fans who want to watch the leaders should tune in around that time for the most compelling action of the day.
Herbert Leads, But Three Players Are Right Behind Him
Lucas Herbert sits two shots clear at the top of the leaderboard. Three players — Jackson Suber, Cameron Young, and Ryan Gerard — are all tied just behind him. Two shots is a small margin in links golf, where wind and bad bounces can change a round in minutes.
Cameron Young is a well-known contender on the PGA Tour. Ryan Gerard and Jackson Suber are less familiar names, which makes the final round even more unpredictable. Any one of the four could walk away with the Claret Jug — the trophy awarded to the Open Champion.
DeChambeau's Penalty and 10-Minute Standoff Ignite Controversy
Bryson DeChambeau became the tournament's biggest talking point after receiving a controversial penalty ruling. He then held a silent, 10-minute argument with officials from the European golf governing body, according to Yahoo Sports Canada. The confrontation was visible to spectators and cameras on the course.
Despite the drama, DeChambeau remained in contention. Yahoo Sports UK described him as golf's "main character" this week, noting that the sport rarely produces storylines this compelling on its own. Whether he channels the controversy into a strong final round remains to be seen.
Jordan Spieth Misses Cut at Course He Once Conquered
One of the week's more painful subplots was Jordan Spieth missing the cut at Royal Birkdale. Spieth won the Open Championship at this very course in a memorable performance. He struggled badly with his putter this week and could not survive the cut, according to Golf Channel.
Missing the cut at a major is always a tough blow. For Spieth, doing it at the course where he claimed one of his greatest career wins makes it sting more. He now faces a long wait until the next major — the Masters in April 2027.
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