Sam Burns is heading into Sunday at the British Open with a two-stroke lead, sitting pretty at -10 overall. This Louisiana-born golfer, just 29, isn’t just playing well; he’s poised to extend an absolutely wild trend of American dominance at this major.
Americans Are Absolutely Owning the British Open
Seriously, four of the last five British Open champs were American-born. That’s a trend that’s got everyone talking, especially when you consider how often people assume the UK’s unique courses and the significant travel involved would trip up our guys. They call this major a “unique challenge” compared to the Masters, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open, which are usually on American soil. But nope, that less comfortable environment isn’t slowing down the American charge. Scottie Scheffler crushed it in 2025 at -17. Xander Schauffele got it done in 2024 at -9. Brian Harman took it in 2023 at -13. And Collin Morikawa owned 2021 with a -15. The only outlier was Cameron Smith from Australia in 2022, winning with an impressive -20. This major might be hosted across the pond, but lately, it feels like an undeniable American takeover.
Burns Leads, DeChambeau Battles Back, And The Field Is STACKED
Burns is absolutely on fire, leading the charge with that -10 total. He’s been on a serious upward trajectory lately, too. We’ve seen him snag his first top-10 major finish at the 2024 U.S. Open, then another top-10 at the 2025 U.S. Open, the 2026 Masters, and even pulling off a second-place finish at the 2026 U.S. Open. The dude is ready for this. He put up a phenomenal 65 on Saturday, a round that cemented his lead, and he’s ripped 15 birdies across his three rounds so far. Talk about being dialled in for the biggest stage. Right behind him, at -8, are Australia’s Ryan Fox and South Korea’s Si Woo Kim, with Fox dropping a record-tying 62 on Saturday that’ll be remembered. But seriously, don’t count out Bryson DeChambeau. He’s tied at -6 alongside fellow American Jackson Suber, and already battled back from a two-stroke penalty from Friday’s controversy. If DeChambeau pulls off this comeback and snags his third major win, having previously won the U.S. Open twice, it would be absolutely legendary. Ryan Gerard is also right there, sitting at -7. This American lineup is stacked and ready to make history!
Sunday is gonna be absolutely wild, isn’t it? With Burns holding that crucial two-stroke lead and guys like DeChambeau making a push from behind, this British Open is set for an epic final round. Can Burns finish strong and grab that major win, further cementing this incredible American run at one of golf’s toughest championships? Or will someone like DeChambeau make a historic charge from that penalty, showing the kind of grit that defines a champion? We’re all gonna be glued to our screens, ready to witness if the U.S. streak continues and another American lifts that trophy.
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