Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns shoot matching rounds of 62 at British Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both posted rounds of 62 at Royal Birkdale during the British Open, matching the lowest 18-hole score in major history. Their performances relied heavily on strong short games, with Herbert making several long putts and Burns achieving a remarkable finish from the bunker on the 18th hole. Despite this achievement, their rounds rank lower statistically when compared to other major championship 62s. The scoring average at Royal Birkdale was 69.79, impacting the overall ranking of their scores in the context of past performances in major tournaments.
- •Herbert and Burns shot matching 62s at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026.
- •Their rounds were strong thanks to effective short games and strategic play.
- •The average score for the day was 69.79, affecting their comparative rankings.
- •Herbert holed four putts over 10 feet; Burns made a birdie from the bunker on 18.
- •Despite achieving 62s, their rounds are not statistically among the best in history.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — British Open 2026: How good were the 62s shot at Royal Birkdale? Maybe not as good as you think
"If you look more closely at the number, not all 62s are created equal.
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