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Sam Burns Unleashes Dominant 62 at The Open: Three Eagles Propel Flawless Round

The Open · · Jul 18, 2026 · 13min

Total

+10.7

OTT

+5.4

APP

+5

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

-0.1

Sam Burns delivered a masterclass performance at The Open, carding a -8 (62) in Round 2. Despite two bogeys early in the round, Burns capitalized on his strengths with three eagles and multiple birdies, showcasing exceptional precision and aggressive decision-making. His stellar shot-making and composure under pressure defined one of the day's most impressive scoring performances.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
285 ydsRemaining: 255 yds

Powerful drive down fairway sets up aggressive approach to scoring opportunity

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
220 ydsRemaining: 35 yds

Aggressive fairway wood leaves just 35 yards, eagle firmly within reach

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
35 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Precision wedge finds cup for eagle, SG +1.62 secured

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
8-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
155 ydsRemaining: 25 yds

Tee shot falls short of green, leaving delicate chip shot ahead

Chip (56°)Shot 2
SG: -0.24
20 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Chip doesn't find the mark, challenging lag putt situation

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
3 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Lag putt slides past, short comeback putt looms

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Holed short putt to salvage bogey, SG -0.95

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +1.1
415 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Aggressive drive nearly reaches green, eagle putt imminent

PutterShot 2
SG: +1.1
15 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Holed 15-yard putt for eagle, massive SG +2.2 gained

Hole SG Total:+2.2
HOLE 6Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
7-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
160 ydsRemaining: 20 yds

Tee shot lands short of green again, trouble brewing

Chip (56°)Shot 2
SG: -0.24
18 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Chip leaves 2 yards, two putts inevitable

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
1 ydsRemaining: 1 yd

First putt slides by cup, gimme putt awaits

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
1 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Taps in for bogey, SG -0.95

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Solid drive positions Burns for attacking approach shot

6-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Approach shot to green for birdie, momentum building SG +1.2

Hole SG Total:+1.0
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
285 ydsRemaining: 255 yds

Good drive on par 5 leaves 255 yards to green

Fairway WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
210 ydsRemaining: 45 yds

Fairway wood leaves 45 yards for scoring opportunity

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
40 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Wedge leaves birdie putt from 5 yards

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie putt, SG +0.62 added to total

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Back nine begins with powerful drive setting up attack

6-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
135 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Approach to green for birdie, building consecutive streak SG +1.2

Hole SG Total:+1.0
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
300 ydsRemaining: 130 yds

Back-to-back birdie opportunity as drive finds fairway

5-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
130 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Second shot to green secures back-to-back birdie SG +1.2

Hole SG Total:+1.0
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
290 ydsRemaining: 250 yds

Another par 5 brings third eagle opportunity, powerful drive unleashed

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
245 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Aggressive fairway wood to green edge, eagle putt lined up

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.49
5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Holed eagle putt to cap masterful round brilliantly, SG +1.62

Hole SG Total:+1.6
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