Lucas Herbert ties major record with 62 at The Open

Australian golfer Lucas Herbert shot a historic 8-under-par 62 on Friday, July 17, to seize the lead during the second round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. His score matched the lowest round ever recorded in a men's major championship.

Herbert, a 30-year-old from Victoria, began the day at even par, five shots off the overnight lead. He ignited his round with a blistering front nine, carding six birdies to turn in just 28 strokes. That score tied the record for the lowest nine-hole score in Open history, matching the mark set by Englishman Denis Durnian on the same Royal Birkdale course in 1983. Herbert continued his charge after the turn, adding birdies on the 11th, 12th, and 16th holes to reach 9-under for his round.

Standing on the 18th tee, Herbert needed only a par to break the all-time major record and post a 61. After a wayward drive, his approach landed short of the green. He chipped on and left himself a five-foot par putt, but the attempt slid left of the hole, resulting in his only bogey of the day and forcing him to settle for a 62. The round propelled him to 8-under for the championship, giving him a two-stroke lead over...