Sam Burns shoots record-tying 62 at British Open in Birkdale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Sam Burns carded a stunning 62 during the second round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, tying the record for the lowest round in major championship history. Burns initially planned to skip the tournament due to the birth of his second child, but was encouraged by his wife to participate. After struggling on the first day with a 73, he rebounded with a remarkable performance on Friday, including a strong finish with multiple birdies. As of now, he is positioned well on the leaderboard heading into the weekend.
- •Burns shot a record-tying 62 on Friday at Royal Birkdale.
- •He initially considered skipping the tournament.
- •Burns' wife encouraged him to play after the birth of their child.
- •He improved from a first-round score of 73.
- •Burns finished strong with several birdies, including on 18.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — British Open 2026: Sam Burns has another chance to win his first major. And he has a text message from his wife to thank for it
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — British Open 2026: He was going to skip Birkdale. Now he's contending after a shocking 62
"When Caroline Burns told her husband "You need to be where your feet are," meaning not to feel torn about leaving his newborn at home. Since then, he's been the best play at Royal Birkdale
"Sam Burns had to be convinced by his wife to play in the British Open rather than stay home after the birth of his second child.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 8:30 PMBritish Open 2026: Sam Burns has another chance to win his first major. And he has a text message from his wife to thank for it
When Caroline Burns told her husband "You need to be where your feet are," meaning not to feel torn about leaving his newborn at home. Since then, he's been the best play at Royal Birkdale
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 3:08 PMBritish Open 2026: He was going to skip Birkdale. Now he's contending after a shocking 62
Sam Burns had to be convinced by his wife to play in the British Open rather than stay home after the birth of his second child.
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