Ryan Fox equals major record with 62 at Open Championship

New Zealand's Ryan Fox shot an eight-under-par 62 in the third round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on Saturday, tying the lowest round ever recorded in a men's major. The score equals the record set earlier in the tournament by Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns. Fox's round lifted him into a tie for the lead heading into Sunday's final round. Fox, who began the day several shots back, played a flawless round with eight birdies and no bogeys. The 62 matches the previous best score in any major championship, a feat achieved by Herbert in the second round and Burns in the first round at Birkdale. Fox expressed excitement about competing for the title, saying it would be "cool" to be in contention on Sunday. The 154th Open Championship has seen three rounds of 62, a first in major history. Fox now shares the lead with several players as the tournament heads into its final day. The 33-year-old will look to become the first New Zealander to win a major since Michael Campbell at the 2005 US Open.