Herbert Leads LIV Golf UK by Four Strokes After Two Rounds

Australian golfer Lucas Herbert holds a commanding four-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau at the halfway point of the LIV Golf United Kingdom event at JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, England. Herbert, who set a new course record with an 11-under-par 61 on Thursday, July 23, followed with a 6-under 66 on Friday, July 24, to reach 17-under 127.

Herbert’s performance continues a remarkable stretch of form that began with a win at LIV Golf Virginia in May and included a tie for sixth at last week’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. He credited his recent success with building confidence. He also noted the benefit of playing alongside DeChambeau, saying the direct competition kept him sharp. Herbert’s round on Friday featured seven birdies and an eagle on the par-5 13th, though he was slowed by three bogeys on the front nine.

DeChambeau, the captain of Crushers GC and second in the season standings, sits alone in second place at 13-under after rounds of 64 and 67. He briefly held the lead during Friday’s round with four birdies in his first seven holes but made several mistakes on the back nine. The two-time major champion acknowledged he needed to limit errors over the...