Herbert and Burns Tie Major Championship Record With Extraordinary 62s at Royal Birkdale
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have equalled the men’s major championship scoring record with matching 62s on Friday in the second round of The Open at Royal Birkdale.
According to PGA Tour official coverage, Herbert’s stunning eight-under round took him to 8-under par for the tournament, while Burns and Si Woo Kim sit at 5-under after the Australian’s masterclass opened the door to major silverware.
Herbert exploded out of the gates at Royal Birkdale, carding birdies on each of his opening three holes before adding consecutive birdies at the fifth and seventh to reach the turn in an extraordinary 28—tying the lowest nine-hole score in Open history. Despite missing a five-foot par putt on the brutal 18th hole that would have given him sole possession of the record, Herbert’s 62 stands as co-champion material.
Burns Caps Remarkable Day With Bunker Magic
Mere minutes later, Burns produced his own eight-under assault. The Sky Sports report captured Burns’ dramatic finish: a greenside bunker shot holed out on the 18th for his third straight birdie, capping a display that left Burns unaware he had equalled a major record until informed moments later.
With The Open’s official update, Herbert and Burns have seized control heading into Saturday’s third round, where the quest for the Claret Jug will intensify under the eyes of the golf world.
