Sports · 17 July 2026

Lucas Herbert, Sam Burns shoot 8-under 62s at The Open

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both made history on Friday at Royal Birkdale, each shooting an 8-under 62 to equal the lowest score ever in a men's major. Herbert, a 30-year-old Australian, nearly broke the record but bogeyed the 18th hole after missing a 5-foot putt.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 July 2026 at 16:24

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