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Ryan Fox shot an eight-under-par 62 in the second round of The Open at Royal Birkdale, equaling the lowest round in men's major history. He moved into a share of the lead at 8 under with Lucas Herbert, birdieing four of his first six holes.
Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau as 'performative' and accused him of holding The Open Championship 'hostage' by delaying starting times. McIlroy said he had no doubt DeChambeau deserved a penalty for improving his intended swing area in tall grass at Royal Birkdale. Xander Schauffele expressed sympathy for DeChambeau, calling the penalty unfortunate.
Lucas Herbert fired a 6-under 28 on the front nine at Royal Birkdale on Friday, tying the record for lowest nine-hole score in Open history. He and Sam Burns each shot an eight-under 62, tying the record for lowest score in men's major championship history. Burns recorded six birdies on the back nine, including three straight to finish.
Sam Burns holds a two-shot lead at 10 under par entering the final round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale. His second-round 62 tied the lowest score in major history. Bryson DeChambeau, playing alongside Burns, shot a 69 and remains in contention despite a two-shot penalty. Ryan Fox also tied the major record with a 62 and is two shots back.
Lucas Herbert shot a 62 in the second round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, matching the major championship record. Sam Burns also shot 62. Herbert missed a 5-foot putt on 18 that would have given him the first 61 in major history.
This commentary argues that Bryson DeChambeau transformed a controversial penalty at The Open Championship into a theatrical performance, shifting from anger to showmanship. It contends that his decision to turn the incident into entertainment reveals his character and sets the stage for a bizarre round of golf.
This article previews the third round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, highlighting key pairings and storylines such as Bryson DeChambeau's penalty and Rory McIlroy's comeback. It provides a schedule and analysis of contenders, framing the round as pivotal for the tournament's outcome.
This commentary argues that Sam Burns is the player to beat at the 2026 Open, highlighting his record-setting consecutive rounds and composure under pressure. It contends that despite a two-stroke lead, the final round remains unpredictable, with several contenders capable of overtaking him.
This commentary recounts controversial penalty incidents in golf major championships, using Bryson DeChambeau's recent two-stroke penalty at The Open as a springboard. It argues that such rulings have historically sparked debate and shaped tournament outcomes, citing examples like Arnold Palmer's 1958 Masters and Roberto De Vicenzo's 1968 scorecard error.
Golf fans called on President Donald Trump to intervene after Bryson DeChambeau received a controversial two-stroke penalty at The Open Championship. The R&A penalized DeChambeau for improving his backswing area, dropping him from 7-under to 5-under. DeChambeau and Trump have a public friendship.