Golfers with a round of 62 in the major championships

Sam Burns of the United States acknowledges the crowd after... — Sam Burns of the United States acknowledges the crowd after holding out from a bunker on the 18th green during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Friday, July 17, 2026. Credit: AP/Peter Morrison

By The Associated PressJuly 17, 2026 10:17 am

Players with a 62 in men’s major championships with round, year and course (par):

British Open

Branden Grace, third, 2017, Royal Birkdale (70)

Lucas Herbert, second, 2026, Royal Birkdale (70)

Sam Burns, second, 2026, Royal Birkdale (70)

U.S. Open

Rickie Fowler, first, 2023, Los Angeles Country Club (70)

Xander Schauffele, first, 2023, Los Angeles Country Club (70)

PGA Championship

x-Xander Schauffele, first, 2024, Valhalla (71)

Lucas Herbert of Australia reacts to the crowd after he... — Lucas Herbert of Australia reacts to the crowd after he completed his second round on the 18th green during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Friday, July 17, 2026. Credit: AP/Jon Super

Shane Lowry, third, 2024, Valhalla (71)

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