Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a major
Australian golfer Lucas Herbert leads the British Open after a record-tying second round, though he faces competition from several top players. The tournament has been marked by high-scoring performances and minor rules controversies involving Bryson DeChambeau.
Why it matters
The British Open is a major sporting event, and record-breaking performances draw significant global attention to professional golf.
Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under lead.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Australia's Lucas Herbert watches his drive from the 18th tee on day two of the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in England [Andy Buchanan/AFP] By Reuters Published On 17 Jul 2026 17 Jul 2026 Australia’s Lucas Herbert came within a five-foot putt of becoming the first golfer to shoot 61 in a men’s major as he took a two-shot lead at the British Open with a brilliant second-round 62 that was matched by Sam Burns at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Herbert, 30, finished on Friday with an eight-under lead and would have gone out on Saturday with big-hitting American Bryson DeChambeau, who finished on seven under after an impressive 66.
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