The first round of the US Open ended in historic fashion on Thursday.
After falling to the worst world ranking of his career in September 2022, Rickie Fowler has been steadily rising. On Thursday, the 34-year-old registered an eight-under-par 62 in the first round of the third major championship of the season.
And moments after Fowler’s impressive first round, Xander Schauffele managed to finish the day with the same outstanding score.
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Rickie Fowler of the United States walks from the seventh hole during the first round of the 123rd US Open Championship at Los Angeles Country Club on June 15, 2023. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Both Fowler and Schauffele made history by shooting 8-under-par 62, which was a record for the lowest round in tournament history.
The 62 also tied the record for the lowest round in any major tournament.
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Fowler started on the back nine and had five birdies on his front nine. He also cleared two bogeys.
Xander Schauffele of the United States plays a bunker shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the 123rd US Open Championship at Los Angeles Country Club on June 15, 2023. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old Schauffele also stared down the back nine, but avoided bogeys during the first round.
Schauffele had three birdies on the front nine holes. Fowler and Schauffele birdied each of their last two holes.
Rickie Fowler of the United States plays his shot from the seventh hole during the first round of the 123rd US Open Championship at Los Angeles Country Club on June 15, 2023. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Both golfers are seeking the first major championship of their respective careers. Fowler came close to capturing a major title when he finished second at the 2014 US Open.
He also finished the 2014 British Open in the runner-up position and placed second in the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National.
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Schauffele has a pair of second-place finishes in majors, placing second at the 2018 British Open and the 2019 Masters.