Lucas Herbert, Sam Burns Tie Major Championship Record with 2nd-Round 62s at British Open
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Key Points:
- Lucas Herbert shot an eight-under 62 in the second round of The Open Championship, tying the record for the lowest score in men's major championship history.
- Herbert started the round with three consecutive birdies and tied the lowest nine-hole score in Open Championship history before finishing with a bogey on the 18th hole.
- Sam Burns also scored a 62 in the second round, making history alongside Herbert after a strong back-nine performance with six birdies and no bogeys.
- Ranked 97th globally, Herbert has one PGA Tour win and three DP World Tour wins, while Burns, ranked 18th, is a five-time PGA Tour winner with multiple top-10 major finishes, including a recent runner-up at the U.S. Open.
- Both players surged up the leaderboard after modest first rounds, with Herbert shooting even-par 70 and Burns three-over 73 on Thursday.
