Sam Burns produced a stunning second-round 62 at the 2026 Open Championship, matching the lowest round ever recorded at a men's major. His brilliant score at Royal Birkdale put him alongside Lucas Herbert in the record books.
The American's round was capped by a dramatic finish, with Burns holing out from a bunker at the 18th. That closing moment turned an already exceptional day into a memorable one and secured his place in major championship history.
A score of 62 in a men's major remains one of golf's rarest achievements, underlining the quality of Burns' display. Doing it at The Open, on a demanding course such as Royal Birkdale, adds even more weight to the performance.
With his record-tying round arriving on Friday, Burns became one of the standout stories of the championship. His finish ensured the second round will be remembered for one of the finest scoring efforts seen in major golf.
