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Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open

Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history. (Photo: AFP)

SOUTHPORT, England - Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s.

Bryson DeChambeau had closed to within one shot of Herbert before being hit by a two-stroke penalty for unintentially improving his lie.

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