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‘Amazing’ Herbert equals front-nine record at The Open
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.
In short
- 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
Explained simply
The Open is one of professional golf's four major championships, the sport's most prestigious tournaments that attract the world's best players. The championship is held annually in the UK and Ireland, and winning it brings significant prize money and lasting prestige.
Lucas Herbert, an Australian professional golfer, shot a 62 during the second round at Royal Birkdale, equalling the lowest score ever recorded in a major championship. This exceptional performance means he currently leads the tournament as play continues.
Scoring 62 in a major championship is extraordinarily rare, having been matched only a handful of times in golf's recorded history. Herbert's achievement is particularly remarkable because he scored six birdies on the front nine holes alone, equalling the record for the lowest nine-hole score in a major championship.