Australia's Lucas Herbert came agonisingly close to setting the record for the lowest round ever shot in a men's major championship, only to fall short after bogeying the final hole of his second round at the 2026 Open Championship. Herbert missed a five-foot putt on the 18th at Royal Birkdale Golf Club that would have secured a score of 61, instead carding a 62 — still an excellent round, but not the historic one on offer. The near-miss briefly put him in contention for one of golf's most coveted individual records.

The missed putt meant Herbert finished his round one shot outside what would have been the lowest score recorded in a men's major. His 62 nonetheless represents a strong performance at Royal Birkdale during the second round of the tournament, which was being followed live by BBC Sport. The moment was notable enough to draw an audible reaction of disappointment, captured in the "Oh dear" response to the missed opportunity.