Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns delivered one of the standout stories of the Open Championship on Friday, with both players carding 62s at Royal Birkdale to equal the lowest round ever recorded in a men's major.
Their matching scores came during the 154th edition of the tournament in Southport, England, putting them alongside one of golf's most notable single-round milestones. A 62 in major competition remains a rare achievement, and seeing it happen twice in the same day added even more weight to the moment.
Herbert came especially close to moving beyond the record. He missed a short par putt on the demanding 18th hole, leaving him tied with the major championship mark rather than setting a new one outright.
Burns also reached the same number with a brilliant round of his own, ensuring Friday at Royal Birkdale became a memorable day in Open history. With both players matching the record, the championship gained another dramatic chapter even before the weekend rounds began.
