Lucas Herbert keeps hopes alive with remarkable recovery
Australian golfer Lucas Herbert remains in contention at the British Open after a challenging third round. Despite a shaky start and a one-over-par 71, he sits three shots behind leader Sam Burns heading into the final day.
Why it matters
The British Open is one of golf's four major championships, and Herbert is vying to become only the second Australian winner in 33 years.
— 8:47am , first published 7:28am
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Share A A A Southport: Lucas Herbert’s quest to become just the second Australian to win the British Open in 33 years threatened to unravel on Saturday before a fortunate drop on the 17th hole — and one of the greatest shots of his life — may have saved his championship hopes.
The Australian, who shot a record-equalling 62 on Friday, carded a one-over-par 71 to finish the day at seven-under, tied for fourth at Royal Birkdale in England.
Lucas Herbert putts on the 18th green during the third day of the British Open. AP Photo/David Goldman His two-shot overnight lead disappeared early; despite a gritty fightback, Herbert will start Sunday’s final round three shots behind American Sam Burns, who leads at 10-under.
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