NBC Open blackout: Burns’ 59 goes unseen as Herbert steals the show

TL;DR
OutKick argues NBC/USA Network botched The Open coverage by burying Sam Burns’ 59 on Thursday while Lucas Herbert’s 62 dominated the broadcast, sparking fan backlash over the way the round was presented. The piece frames it as a spotlight miscue in a larger Friday Nightcaps-style roundup that also touches on Sophie Cunningham vs. Big Tech, Hooters Gianna’s beach update, and a broader look at recent sports headlines.
- British Open TV blunder leaves golf fans fuming, Hooters Gianna hits the beach & Sophie Cunningham vs Big Tech Fox News
- Herbert, Burns match major record with 62s at Open Championship ESPN
- The shocking differences between 2 history-making Open rounds GOLF.com
- The Open 2026: Herbert and Burns shoot record-equalling 62s on day two at Royal Birkdale – live The Guardian
- British Open Leaderboard 2026 Review of Top Scorecards and Player Stats on Day 2 Bleacher Report
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