At The Open 2026 at Royal Birkdale, two golfers made history by shooting eight-under-par 62s in the second round. Sam Burns of the United States and Australia's Lucas Herbert both carded the score, equaling the lowest round ever recorded in a men's major championship. This marks only the second time in golf history that two players have shot 62 on the same day at a major. Despite sharing the same score, the pair had different reactions to their achievement. Burns expressed excitement, while Herbert remained more subdued. Their rounds put them in contention as the tournament moved into the weekend. The 62s join a list of the lowest rounds in men's and women's major history. Fans at Royal Birkdale witnessed a rare moment of golfing excellence.