The course record at Royal Birkdale is an 8-under 62, which was set by Branden Grace in the third round of the 2017 event and also by Lucas Herbert (second round), Sam Burns (second round) and Ryan Fox (third round) in 2026.
Lowest British Open Round
The lowest British Open round in history is a 62, shot by Branden Grace in the third round of the 2017 event at Royal Birkdale and Lucas Herbert (second round), Sam Burns (second round) and Ryan Fox (third round) in 2026.
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