Australian golfer Lucas Herbert shot a 62 on Friday to match the lowest round in major championship history [1].
Herbert's performance at the 154th Open Championship places him at the top of the leaderboard and ties a historic scoring benchmark [1]. The feat underscores a rare level of precision and dominance on one of golf's most challenging stages.
The 30-year-old golfer achieved the eight-under-par score [1, 7] during the second round of the tournament [5]. The event is taking place at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England [1].
Herbert's round of 62 [1] equals the previous major-championship scoring record set by Branden Grace in 2017 [3]. The record-tying performance was not unique to Herbert on Friday, as Sam Burns also carded a 62 during the same stage of the competition [2].
By recording the eight-under-par score, Herbert has taken the lead in the tournament [4]. The consistency required to match a record set nearly a decade ago highlights the competitive nature of the 154th Open [1].
Royal Birkdale is known for its rigorous layout, making a sub-63 round a significant achievement in professional golf. Herbert and Burns now share the distinction of matching one of the most elusive marks in the sport's major history [2].
“Lucas Herbert shot a 62 on Friday to match the lowest round in major championship history”
Matching the major-championship scoring record provides Herbert with a significant statistical advantage and psychological momentum heading into the weekend. Because the record was previously held only by Branden Grace, the fact that two players tied it in a single tournament suggests a combination of high-level performance and favorable conditions at Royal Birkdale.
