Brian Harman Takes Early Lead at The Open Championship
Hoylake, England – The 151st playing of The Open Championship got off to an exciting start on Thursday, with a loaded field of top golfers battling it out for the chance to hoist the coveted Claret Jug on Sunday. The tournament, hosted by Royal Liverpool for the first time in nine years, promises a thrilling weekend of golf for fans all around the world.
Heading into Saturday’s third round, all eyes are on Brian Harman, who is currently leading the pack after shooting an impressive 65 on Friday. The 36-year-old American sits comfortably at 10 under par, with a five-stroke lead over Tommy Fleetwood, who was one of the co-leaders after the first round.
While Harman’s lead is significant, he is well aware that he still has plenty of work to do over the weekend to secure his first PGA Tour win since 2017. The competition remains fierce, with top contenders such as Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, and U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark hot on his heels.
McIlroy, who has been in top form recently, is hoping to add another major championship to his already impressive career. With a win at the Scottish Open last week, the Northern Irishman is riding high on confidence and remains within striking distance of the leaderboard.
Fans eager to catch all the action can tune in to CBSSports.com for live coverage of The Open Championship throughout the weekend. The TV schedule for the third and fourth rounds is as follows:
Round 3 – Saturday, July 22:
– Round 3 start time: 3:55 a.m. Eastern
– Open live stream: 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Peacock
– Featured Groups: 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– Featured Holes: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
– Early TV coverage: 5-7 a.m. on USA Network, fuboTV
– TV coverage: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on NBC, fuboTV
Round 4 – Sunday, July 23:
– Round 4 start time: To be announced
– Open live stream: 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Peacock
– Featured Groups: 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
– Featured Holes: 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
– Early TV coverage: 4-7 a.m. on USA Network, fuboTV
– TV coverage: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on NBC, fuboTV
Watching The Open Championship is always a memorable experience, and this year is no exception. The opportunity to witness golf on one of the game’s grandest stages is truly a treat, and fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling conclusion of the final major of the 2023 season.