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Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions
Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 2:40 pm
Herbert feels 'all the emotions' after record-equalling round at The Open
Australia's Lucas Herbert admits to experiencing a whirlwind of 'emotions' at Royal Birkdale after his sensational, record-equalling eight-under-par 62. The 30-year-old came close to making golf history by reaching nine under through 17 holes, only for a closing bogey to cost him the first ever 61 in a men's major championship.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 2:38 pm
'Fantastic finish' - Burns holes out from bunker on 18 to tie round record
Sam Burns joins Lucas Herbert in equalling the record for lowest round at a men's major, with a score of 62 during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale golf club.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 2:34 pm
'Oh dear' - Herbert bogeys 18th to miss out on record-breaking round of 61
Australia's Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men's major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 2:11 pm
'Amazing' Herbert equals front-nine record at The Open
Australia's Lucas Herbert equals a British Open course record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine, to move to the top of the leaderboard during the second round of the 2026 Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 12:14 pm
Watch round one highlights
First Round Highlights from Royal Birkdale as the quest for the Claret Jug commences
Posted on 16/07/2026 | 9:30 pm
Too many stupid mistakes - McIlroy on ragged start
Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.
Posted on 16/07/2026 | 8:47 pm
Brown leads English contingent at The Open as McIlroy struggles
When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the home golfers to take centre stage at the Birkdale Open - led by the colourful Dan Brown.
Posted on 16/07/2026 | 8:24 pm
Suber hits 'miracle shot' for eagle to move top of Open leaderboard
American Jackson Suber sinks an eagle on the 17th hole to move to the top of the leaderboard on five under par in the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Posted on 16/07/2026 | 7:39 pm
'I can't believe he did that' - best shots from first round at The Open
Enjoy the best shots from the first round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
Posted on 16/07/2026 | 7:35 pm
Debutant Suber handles the pressure to lead Open on day one
Open debutant Jackson Suber sits at the top of the leaderboard after day one of the Championship, firing a solid five-under-par 65 in the opening round. Despite arriving in Europe for the first time last weekend, the 26-year-old American feels he has adapted well to the challenging links at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Posted on 16/07/2026 | 7:25 pm
Brown 'making sure' cigarettes stubbed out at Open
England's Dan Brown apologises to his mum for smoking while playing the first round of The Open at Royal Birkdale.
Posted on 16/07/2026 | 5:10 pm
MacIntyre 'in place I want to be' after first round
Bob MacIntyre's three-under 67 first round at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale was "exactly" what he wanted.
Posted on 16/07/2026 | 1:29 pm
R&A 'pretty close' to taking Open outside of UK for first time
Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.
Posted on 15/07/2026 | 11:47 am
Which Open golfer are you?
With the Open Championship poised to begin at Royal Birkdale, take our personality quiz to discover which male golfer you are most like.
Posted on 15/07/2026 | 11:06 am
What is the prize money at The Open 2026?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the prize money for this year's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
Posted on 15/07/2026 | 9:44 am
'Weird stuff is going to happen' - Scheffler and McIlroy on sun-baked Birkdale
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy discuss the firm and fiery conditions expected at Royal Birkdale for this week's Open Championship.
Posted on 14/07/2026 | 5:28 pm
'I didn't think I'd live to this age' - Howard's inspiring journey to The Open
BBC Sport NI speaks to Irish golfer David Howard, who discusses being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis aged seven and qualifying for The Open at Royal Birkdale.
Posted on 14/07/2026 | 12:54 pm
Why it's time for The Open to crown an English winner
It is nearly 60 years since Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on English soil but there's every chance that drought may be broken this week, writes Iain Carter.
Posted on 14/07/2026 | 8:00 am
The Open Championship tee-times: Round two
The tee-times for the second round of the 154th Open Championship, held at Royal Birkdale in Southport.
Posted on 13/07/2026 | 2:49 pm
Late birdie seals Scottish Open victory for Kim
Tom Kim hits a brilliant approach shot to set up a birdie on the 16th hole of his final round of the Scottish Open, to effectively seal victory at The Renaissance Club.
Posted on 12/07/2026 | 7:40 pm
Ryu claims second major of season at Evian Championship
South Korea's Haeran Ryu says it feels like she was in an "unreal dream" after claiming her second major title in the space of two weeks by defeating Brooke Henderson in a play-off at the Evian Championship.
Posted on 12/07/2026 | 3:54 pm
Why did England’s 2006 World Cup dream end in agony?
Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?
Posted on 11/05/2026 | 5:00 am
'LIV fate a warning' - is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
Posted on 1/05/2026 | 7:49 am
What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?
Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.
Posted on 30/04/2026 | 6:00 pm
The Chipping Forecast
Eddie is preparing for his return to Tour as Justin Rose links up with an F1 team
Posted on 29/04/2026 | 5:45 am
The Chipping Forecast
Andrew, Iain and Eddie convene to talk about Matt Fitzpatrick winning at Hilton Head
Posted on 21/04/2026 | 7:45 am
The Chipping Forecast
It's time to wrap up the Masters and Rory McIlroy's epic defence.
Posted on 14/04/2026 | 7:40 pm
The Chipping Forecast
He’s done it again! Andrew & Iain react to Rory McIlroy’s Masters win
Posted on 13/04/2026 | 8:40 am
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