Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under. Australia's Lucas Herbert takes a shock lead at The Open after posting a stunning round where he birdied six of his opening nine holes. Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 on Friday in the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Australia's Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men's major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Burns and Herbert both earned a slice of history with their performances on Friday Lucas Herbert hit a record-equalling 62 at The Open, the joint-lowest score in men’s major history.
Lucas Herbert equalled the lowest round in men’s major history after a dramatic finish to his second-round 62 in The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale. Australia's Lucas Herbert equals the lowest round in major championship history with an eight-under par 62 to take the lead during the second round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Australia's Lucas Herbert equals a British Open course record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine, to move to the top of the leaderboard during the second round of the 2026 Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
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