Lucas Herbert shot a 62 at the 2026 Open, narrowly missing the major record 61. Sam Burns also shot 62 minutes later, tying the major scoring record with contrasting mindsets.
Saturday’s third round at Royal Birkdale could redefine the Open’s leaderboard as weather and course changes demand precision and adaptability.
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