Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns shoot matching rounds of 62 at British Open

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.

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