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Golf Stars Set New Records at Open Championship
At the 2026 Open Championship, Sam Burns and Lucas Herbert tied the record for lowest round with an eight-under-par 62. Both golfers faced intense pressure but managed to secure historic scores.
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BBC Sport
Sam 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.
2026-07-17 14:34 UTC
BBC Sport
Australia's Lucas Herbert admits to experiencing a whirlwind of 'emotions' at Royal Birkdale after his sensational, record-equalling eight-under-par 62. The 30-year-old came close to making golf history by reaching nine under through 17 holes, only for a closing bogey to cost him the first ever 61 i
2026-07-17 14:38 UTC