# ‘Amazing’ Herbert equals front-nine record at The Open

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/amazing-herbert-equals-front-nine-record-at-the-open/
- Published: 2026-07-17T12:14:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-23T06:14:32+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/videos/cjwxd0d6pyjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Lucas Herbert shot a record-equalling 62 in Open second round
- Six birdies on the front nine matched a major-record score
- Herbert took the lead at Royal Birkdale

## Summary

Australia's Lucas Herbert produced one of the standout rounds in major championship history at The Open, matching the lowest-ever round with an eight-under-par 62 to seize the lead during the second round at Royal Birkdale. His front nine featured six birdies, equalling the record for the lowest nine-hole score in a major.

The 62 ties the all-time record for the lowest round shot in a major championship, an achievement that has been managed only a handful of times before. Herbert's hot start on the front nine, with six birdies, propelled him to the top of the leaderboard as the second round continued at Royal Birkdale.

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