Sam Burns Gets Emotional Calling Wife a ‘Superhero’ After Major Championship Record Sam Burns delivered one of the most extraordinary performances in major championship history on Friday at the 154th Open Championship, carding an eight-under 62 at Royal Birkdale to match the lowest single-round score ever recorded in a men’s major. The PGA Tour star surged into contention after starting the day at three over par, joining Lucas Herbert in equaling the championship record during a remarkable second round. Burns’ achievement carried added significance, as he had nearly missed the final major of the season altogether due to personal circumstances. Burns and his wife welcomed their second child, a daughter, just two weeks prior, and he had initially no intention of traveling to The Open. Speaking after his record-tying round, Burns credited his wife for making the trip possible, calling her a “superhero.” His decision to compete was not made lightly, as he had expected to miss the tournament entirely. Burns revealed that before his daughter’s birth on July 3, he believed there was “0% chance” he would play. His agent, Brett, had signed him up “just in case,” but Burns had assumed he would not be able to participate. Even after the birth, Burns did not expect to make the trip. “I still wasn’t expecting to play by any means,” he admitted. However, after several conversations with his wife, she encouraged him to attend the tournament. “She’s just amazing, a superhero. And if it wasn’t for that, I wouldn’t be here,” he said. His decision quickly paid off, as his second-round 62 moved him to five under par and firmly into contention heading into the weekend. Burns’ 62 matched the lowest round ever recorded in a men’s major championship, a mark first set by Branden Grace at Royal Birkdale in 2017.#scottie_scheffler #sam_burns #royal_birkdale #lucas_herbert #branden_grace
