Overview
- Lucas Herbert shot a 62 on Friday to tie the lowest single‑round score in men’s major history and leads The Open at 8‑under (132) after two rounds.
- Sam Burns also carded a 62 in the second round and climbed into contention at 5‑under after a late bunker hole‑out.
- R&A officials reviewed Bryson DeChambeau’s 5th‑hole situation and assessed a two‑shot penalty for improving the area of his intended backswing, turning his 66 into a 68 and dropping him to 5‑under.
- Jon Rahm received an official conduct warning for throwing his club on the 15th hole and faces a further penalty if he repeats that behavior; the cut stood around 1‑over with several notable players missing the weekend.
- Royal Birkdale’s firm links produced rare low rounds and volatile holes, the 62s join a short list of major lows, and Herbert’s form and LIV Golf membership add extra attention as the championship heads into a highly open weekend.