Herbert and Burns equal major scoring record with 62

Golfers Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both shot 62 in the second round of The Open, equaling the major championship scoring record. This performance places them at the top of the leaderboard at Royal Birkdale.
Why it matters
Equaling a major championship record is a significant historical milestone in professional golf.
A remarkable second round in The Open saw Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both equal the record for the lowest score in a major within minutes of each other.
The article is a factual sports report detailing statistics and historical context of golf records.
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