Sam Burns, Lucas Herbert tie Open Championship scoring record with matching 62s
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Lucas Herbert tied The Open Championship scoring record with a 62 at Royal Birkdale, nearly making history by shooting a bogey-free round before missing a 7-foot par putt on the final hole.
- Sam Burns matched Herbert's 62 shortly after, despite uncertainty about his participation due to the early birth of his child, highlighting the favorable course conditions with minimal wind.
- Herbert, a LIV Golf member with limited major appearances, emphasized the significance of his opportunities to compete in majors, while his caddie, Nick Pugh, who also officiated Herbert's wedding, used a battery-less rangefinder legally as binoculars during the round.
- Burns, coming off a second-place finish at the U.S. Open, finished strong with six birdies on the back nine, including the last three holes, improving his position in the tournament.
- The 62 rounds by Herbert and Burns tie the lowest-ever Open round, matching Branden Grace and others, while similar scoring feats have recently occurred at the PGA and U.S. Open championships.
