Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both post eight-under 62s in the second round of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, tying the lowest round in men’s major championship history. Multiple outlets note that the two record-equalling 62s occur within about 20 minutes of each other, creating a rare sequence of matching scores during the same round. Sky Sports and CBS Sports describe the day as historic, with the pair joining an exclusive “62 club” for men’s majors. Reports also emphasize that the players’ 62s come with markedly different backstories within their performances: Herbert’s 62 is presented as a firm, successful completion, while Burns’ round is covered alongside details of missed chances for an even lower “61-round.” The Athletic and other listings focus on the record aspect, stating that Herbert (an Australian) matches the major scoring benchmark with his round of 62, and that Burns (from the United States) matches it as well. Overall, the coverage converges on the same core result: two matching 62s that equal the men’s major record at Royal Birkdale in the Open’s second round.
Herbert and Burns tie Open Championship record with matching 62s at Royal Birkdale
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both post eight-under 62s in the second round of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, tying the lowest round in men’s major championship history. Multiple outlets note that th...
- Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns shoot eight-under 62s in the second round of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.
- The 62s match the lowest round in men’s major championship history.
- Both record-equalling rounds are recorded on the same day in the tournament’s second round.
- The two 62s occur within a short time window (about 20 minutes) of each other.
- Reports describe different round narratives for each player, including discussion of Burns missing out on a potential 61.
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns equalled history with their second round at The 154th Open, becoming the latest players to join an exclusive club with a '62 round' in men's major golf.
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1 hour agoAustralia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.
1 hour agoAustralia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.
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2 hours agoSam Burns joins Lucas Herbert in equalling the record for lowest round at a men's major, with a score of 62 during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale golf club.
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