Herbert, Burns Match Major Record 62s at British Open

Lucas Herbert experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, feeling both "absolutely disappointed" and "very, very proud" after matching the men's major championship record with a 62 at the British Open. The Australian golfer narrowly missed becoming the first to shoot a 61, lamenting a missed putt on the 18th hole. "It's like holding two emotions there at the same time," Herbert said of his conflicting feelings.

Herbert's remarkable round propelled him to the lead at 8-under par 132. He wasn't the only one to achieve the historic score; American Sam Burns also carded a 62. Burns, who was not initially expected to play this weekend after his wife's early delivery, found himself in contention despite a difficult start to his round. His performance included a spectacular bunker shot for birdie on his final hole.

The leaderboard features strong competition, with Americans Jackson Suber, Cameron Young, and Ryan Gerard trailing by two strokes. Bryson DeChambeau incurred a two-stroke penalty for inadvertently improving his swing's lie and withdrew in frustration. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler remains in contention at 4-under, while Rory McIlroy improved his position after a difficult first round. The cut was set at 141, ending the tournament for amateur Mateo Pulcini, the sole Argentine participant.