Australia's Lucas Herbert equals lowest round in men's major golf history as he takes halfway lead at British Open
Australian golfer Lucas Herbert has taken a two-shot lead at the 154th Open Championship after shooting a record-equalling 62. He heads into the weekend in a strong position to win his first major title.
Why it matters
The Open Championship is one of golf's four major tournaments, and Herbert's performance marks a historic moment in the sport's record books.
Australia's Lucas Herbert chips onto the green on the 15th at Royal Birkdale. ( Reuters: Phil Noble )
Link copied Share Share article Lucas Herbert has quickly had to reset his history-making dream, ready to push for glory as halfway leader in the 154th running of The Open after the agony and ecstasy of his record-equalling major championship low round at Royal Birkdale.
The Australian star will take a two-shot lead into Saturday night's (AEST) third round after a dramatic day ended with his nearest rival, Bryson DeChambeau, being hit with a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving his lie in the rough at the fifth hole during his round.
Herbert had earlier been "absolutely disappointed" at missing the five-foot putt that would have secured him the first 61 ever shot in a men's major, but also "very proud" of a landmark eight-under par 62 that has left him in charge.
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