Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns join golf's major 62 club at The Open

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns join golf's major 62 club at The Open

Summary

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns set records by shooting 62 during the second round of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale on July 18, 2026. This achievement marks the latest entries in an exclusive '62 club' for men's majors, joining only a handful of players who have reached this milestone. Herbert's round included an impressive run but ended with a par-bogey finish, while Burns closed his round with three consecutive birdies, including a remarkable bunker shot on the last hole. Their accomplishments followed Haeran Ryu's record-setting 60 in the recent Amundi Evian Championship., Ryan Fox also entered the history books, showcasing a strong performance during the same tournament week.

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•Herbert and Burns equalled the men's major record of 62 at The Open.
•Herbert was nine under before finishing with a par-bogey.
•Burns completed his round with three birdies in a row.
•Ryan Fox also joined the '62 club' with his own 62 at The Open.
•Haeran Ryu set a new major record with a 60 at the Amundi Evian Championship.

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Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns equalled history with their second round at The 154th Open, becoming the latest players to join an exclusive club with a '62 round' in men's major golf.
— Sky Sports

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