Burns Shoots 62 to Tie Major Record at The Open
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- Sam Burns carded a 62 in the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, equalling the all-time record for the lowest round at a men's major
- Burns capped the round by holing out from a bunker on the 18th hole — a shot the source described as a "fantastic finish"
- Lucas Herbert is the other player to share the record for the lowest round at a men's major, which Burns now matches
- The 62 came during Friday's second round at Royal Birkdale, placing Burns in strong position heading into the weekend at the year's final men's major
Why it matters: Burns becomes only the second player in men's major championship history to record a 62, joining Lucas Herbert in the record books. The bunker hole-out on the 18th transformed an already low round into record-equalling territory and gives him a prime position heading into the weekend at Royal Birkdale.
