Herbert and Burns Tie Major Record at Royal Birkdale
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Two 62s and a power-game surge mark a dramatic second round at The Open Championship.
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns tied the major championship record on Friday at The Open Championship, both carding 62s during the second round, according to Sportsnet.
Herbert, who holds the 36-hole lead at 8-under 132, narrowly missed a 5-foot par putt on the final hole that would have resulted in a 61. Burns matched the record shortly after, closing his round with three consecutive birdies, including a bunker shot on the 18th. Burns decided to compete in the event after his wife gave birth to their second child on July 3.
While the record-tying scores highlighted the day, Bryson DeChambeau provided significant drama. DeChambeau's 4-under 66 was adjusted to a 68 after R&A executive director of governance Grant Moir and European tour chief referee Mark Luiten penalized him two shots for violating Rule 8. Officials determined DeChambeau inadvertently improved the path of his swing in high grass on the fifth hole. Following the ruling, DeChambeau's agent, Brett Falkoff, remained noncommittal regarding whether the golfer would play Saturday.
Other notable performances included Cameron Young, who shot back-to-back 67s, and defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who finished with a 68. Jon Rahm shot a 67 but received an official conduct warning for throwing a club. Six players are tied for second, including newcomers Ryan Gerard (67) and Jackson Suber (69).