The winds of Royal Troon have tested the best, and the contenders for the Claret Jug have begun to separate themselves from the pack. The Open Championship reaches a pivotal stage on Saturday, with the highly anticipated third round upon us. After two grueling days, the leaderboard has taken shape, and multiple big names have packed their bags early. As the pressure mounts and the stakes rise, let’s dissect the Saturday tee times and pairings for the third round where every shot carries immense weight in the quest for Open Championship glory.
Open Championship Leaderboard
With two rounds complete at the Open Championship, the leaderboard has begun to take shape. Shane Lowry sits atop the standings at 7-under, with Daniel Brown and Justin Rose hot on his heels within striking distance. Unfortunately, the weekend won’t see some of the sport’s biggest names as both Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau struggled in the opening rounds and failed to make the cut.
| Standings | Golfer | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Lowry | -7 |
| T2 | Daniel Brown | -5 |
| T2 | Justin Rose | -5 |
| T4 | Billy Horschel | -2 |
| T4 | Dean Burmester | -2 |
| T4 | Scottie Scheffler | -2 |
| T7 | Corey Conners | -1 |
| T7 | Jason Day | -1 |
| T7 | Xander Schauffele | -1 |
| T7 | Patrick Cantlay | -1 |
| T11 | Matthew Jordan | E |
| T11 | Joaquin Niemann | E |
| T13 | Dustin Johnson | +1 |
| T13 | Brooks Koepka | +1 |
| T13 | Collin Morikawa | +1 |
| T13 | Mackenzie Hughes | +1 |
| T13 | Jon Rahm | +1 |
| T18 | Marcel Siem | +2 |
| T18 | Gary Woodland | +2 |
| T18 | Sepp Straka | +2 |
| T18 | Tom Hoge | +2 |
| T18 | Jeunghun Wang | +2 |
| T18 | Alex Noren | +2 |
| T18 | Nicolai Højgaard | +2 |
| T18 | Russell Henley | +2 |
| T18 | Matthieu Pavon | +2 |
| T18 | Minkyu Kim | +2 |
| T28 | Adrian Meronk | +3 |
| T28 | Eric Cole | +3 |
| T28 | Padraig Harrington | +3 |
| T28 | Sam Burns | +3 |
| T28 | Jordan Spieth | +3 |
| T28 | Emiliano Grillo | +3 |
| T28 | Tom McKibbin | +3 |
| T28 | Laurie Canter | +3 |
| T28 | Thorbjørn Olesen | +3 |
| T28 | Thriston Lawrence | +3 |
| T38 | Richard Mansell | +4 |
| T38 | Ryan Fox | +4 |
| T38 | Rasmus Højgaard | +4 |
| T38 | Brendon Todd | +4 |
| T38 | Byeong Hun An | +4 |
| T38 | Kurt Kitayama | +4 |
| T38 | Cameron Young | +4 |
| T38 | Joseph Dean | +4 |
| T38 | Calum Scott(a) | +4 |
| T38 | Justin Thomas | +4 |
| T38 | Matteo Manassero | +4 |
| T38 | Austin Eckroat | +4 |
| T38 | Chris Kirk | +4 |
| T38 | Brian Harman | +4 |
| T38 | Sean Crocker | +4 |
| T38 | John Catlin | +4 |
| T54 | Ewen Ferguson | +5 |
| T54 | Jacob Skov Olesen(a) | +5 |
| T54 | Alex Cejka | +5 |
| T54 | Phil Mickelson | +5 |
| T54 | Davis Thompson | +5 |
| T54 | Hideki Matsuyama | +5 |
| T54 | Si Woo Kim | +5 |
| T54 | Andy Ogletree | +5 |
| T54 | Young-han Song | +5 |
| T54 | Daniel Hillier | +5 |
| T54 | Adam Scott | +5 |
| T54 | Matt Wallace | +5 |
| T54 | Aaron Rai | +5 |
| T54 | Robert MacIntyre | +5 |
| T54 | Harris English | +5 |
| T69 | Jorge Campillo | +6 |
| T69 | Rickie Fowler | +6 |
| T69 | Darren Clarke | +6 |
| T69 | Matt Fitzpatrick | +6 |
| T69 | Luis Masaveu(a) | +6 |
| T69 | Abraham Ancer | +6 |
| T69 | Sungjae Im | +6 |
| T69 | Shubhankar Sharma | +6 |
| T69 | Max Homa | +6 |
| T69 | Guido Migliozzi | +6 |
| T69 | Tommy Morrison(a) | +6 |
| T69 | Darren Fichardt | +6 |
Open Championship Third-Round Schedule
The Open Championship heats up on Saturday, July 20th, with the pivotal third round. The format shifts slightly ꦜas golfers who made the cut tee off in pairings determined by 🌸their current position on the leaderboard. The top contenders will likely start later in the morning, with tee times expected to begin around 10:00 AM ET (3:00 pm BST). The drama will unfold throughout the day, culminating with the final groups taking on the course in the afternoon Eastern Time.
How to Watch the Open Championship Third Round
Golf fans can gear up for a thrilling Saturday at the Open Championship! Early risers on the East Coast can catch featured group and featured hole coverage starting at 5:00 AM ET on Peacock. NBC then takes over with a lengthy broadcast window from 7:00 AM ET to 3:00 PM ET, showcasing the leaders and key matchups. Peacock remains a great option for those who want more, offering a live simulcast of NBC’s coverage alongside additional featured group action. Remember, these times are in Eastern Time, so check your local listings for the corresponding schedule in your area.
| Coverage Time (ET) | Focus | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM | Live Broadcast | USA |
| 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Live Broadcast | NBC |
| 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Streaming Coverage | Peacock |
Open Championship Third-Round Tee Times
| Tee Time (ET) | Pairing |
|---|---|
| 3:55 AM | Darren Fichardt, Tommy Morrison (a) |
| 4:05 AM | Guido Migilozzi, Max Homa |
| 4:15 AM | Shubhankar Sharma, Sungjae Im |
| 4:25 AM | Abraham Ancer, Luis Masaveu (a) |
| 4:35 AM | Matt Fitzpatrick, Darren Clarke |
| 4:45 AM | Rickie Fowler, Jorge Campillo |
| 4:55 AM | Harris English, Robert MacIntyre |
| 5:05 AM | Aaron Rai, Matt Wallace |
| 5:20 AM | Young-han Song, Andy Ogletree |
| 5:40 AM | Si Woo Kim, Hideki Matsuyama |
| 5:50 AM | Davis Thompson, Phil Mickelson |
| 6:00 AM | Alex Cejka, Jacob Skov Olesen (a) |
| 6:10 AM | Ewen Ferguson, John Catlin |
| 6:20 AM | Sean Crocker, Brian Harman |
| 6:30 AM | Chris Kirk, Austin Eckroat |
| 6:45 AM | Matteo Manassero, Justin Thomas |
| 6:55 AM | Calum Scott (a), Joseph Dean |
| 7:05 AM | Cameron Young, Kurt Kitayama |
| 7:15 AM | Byeong Hun An, Brendon Todd |
| 7:25 AM | Rasmus Hojgaard, Ryan Fox |
| 7:35 AM | Richard Mansell, Thriston Lawrence |
| 7:45 AM | Thorbjorn Olesen, Laurie Canter |
| 7:55 AM | Tom McKibbin, Emiliano Grillo |
| 8:10 AM | Jordan Spieth, Sam Burns |
| 8:20 AM | Padraig Harrington, Eric Cole |
| 8:30 AM | Adrian Meronk, Minkyu Kim |
| 8:40 AM | Matthieu Pavon, Russell Henley |
| 8:50 AM | Nicolai Hajgaard, Alex Noren |
| 9:00 AM | Jeunghun Wang, Tom Hoge |
| 9:10 AM | Sepp Straka, Gary Woodland |
| 9:20 AM | Marcel Siem, Jon Rahm |
| 9:35 AM | Mackenzie Hughes, Collin Morikawa |
| 9:45 AM | Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson |
| 9:55 AM | Joaquin Niemann, Matthew Jordan |
| 10:05 AM | Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele |
| 10:15 AM | Jason Day, Corey Conners |
| 10:25 AM | Scottie Scheffler, Dean Burmester |
| 10:35 AM | Billy Horschel, Justin Rose |
| 10:45 AM | Daniel Brown, Shane Lowry |
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