Australian golfer Lucas Herbert shot a record-tying 62 on Friday to take a two-shot lead in the 154th British Open [1], [3].
The performance places the 30-year-old LIV Golf player in a dominant position heading into the weekend at Royal Birkdale Golf Club [1], [2]. A single-round score of 62 ties the all-time scoring record for a major championship [1], [2].
Herbert's surge was fueled by an exceptional start to the day. He recorded a front-nine score of 28 [1], a mark that propelled him toward the top of the leaderboard during the second round of the tournament [1], [3].
The event is taking place in Southport, England, where the challenging conditions of the Royal Birkdale course have historically tested the world's best players [1], [3]. Herbert's ability to maintain such a low score under these conditions marks a significant shift in the tournament's momentum.
By securing a lead of two shots [1], Herbert enters the subsequent rounds as the man to beat. His record-tying feat serves as a rare highlight in the scoring history of the Open Championship, matching one of the lowest rounds ever recorded in the event's long history [1], [2].
“Lucas Herbert shot a record-tying 62 on Friday to take a two-shot lead”
Herbert's record-tying performance highlights the increasing competitiveness of LIV Golf players within traditional major championships. By matching the single-round scoring record at a venue as prestigious as Royal Birkdale, Herbert has transitioned from an underdog to a primary contender for the Claret Jug, shifting the pressure onto the rest of the field for the final rounds.
