Herbert & Burns Match Major Golf Record

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have etched their names into golf history, both carding rounds of 62 to equal the major championship scoring record at Royal Birkdale. Herbert's exceptional performance was nearly flawless, missing a chance for a record 61 on the final hole. Burns, a surprise participant whose daughter was born earlier than expected, finished with three consecutive birdies, including holing a bunker shot on the 18th. This marks the third time a 62 has been recorded at Royal Birkdale, highlighting the course's challenging nature. The previous record-holders include Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, and Shane Lowry. The women's major record was recently set by Haeran Ryu with a 60. Herbert expressed pride in his achievement, despite the slight disappointment of missing a birdie on the final hole. Burns was unaware he was tying a record, focusing instead on his play after a challenging opening round.

Burns' presence at the tournament was a last-minute decision. He opted to travel only after his wife's earlier-than-expected delivery of their daughter the previous week. His goal for the second round was simply to get back under par. Herbert's round was a display of consistent excellence, with birdies on key holes, though a par-saving bunker shot on the 14th interrupted its perfection. The favorable weather conditions on Friday morning at Royal Birkdale contributed to the low scores, with several players achieving impressive results. Of the seven rounds of 62 recorded in major championships, only one player, Xander Schauffele at the PGA Championship, went on to win the tournament.