Sam Burns tied the scoring record for a major championship by shooting a 62 during Round 2 of the Open Championship on Friday [1], [2].
The performance places Burns at the top of the leaderboard and marks one of the lowest rounds ever recorded in major tournament history [2], [4].
Playing at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, Burns navigated the course with precision to finish with an eight-under par [2], [3]. The round culminated in a high-stakes moment on the 18th hole. Facing a challenging lie, Burns executed a chip-in from a bunker to secure a birdie [1], [3].
This final shot was the deciding factor in Burns reaching the 62 mark [1], [3]. The score equals the lowest round ever recorded in a major championship [2]. While some reports described the final hole as a long putt, official reports from the scene confirm the birdie came via the bunker chip [1], [3].
Burns is not the only player to reach this historic milestone recently. Lucas Herbert also tied the record with a 62 during the same event [4]. The pair's performances at Royal Birkdale highlight a trend of aggressive scoring at this year's championship [3], [4].
The 154th Open Championship continues as players move into the weekend rounds. Burns enters the next stage with significant momentum following his record-tying feat [1], [2].
“Sam Burns tied the scoring record for a major championship by shooting a 62”
Tying the major championship scoring record of 62 puts Sam Burns in an elite historical bracket, signaling a high level of confidence and technical precision. By achieving this at Royal Birkdale, a course known for its difficulty, Burns has established himself as a primary contender for the title while altering the competitive pressure for the rest of the field heading into the final rounds.
