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.