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Herbert Ties Record, Leads Open Championship
17 Jul
Summary
- Lucas Herbert tied a 1983 record with an incredible 28 on the front nine.
- Herbert achieved this feat during the second round of the 154th Open Championship.
- He leads the tournament at 8-under par, making him the favorite.
Lucas Herbert delivered a historic performance on Friday, July 17, during the second round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. The Australian golfer achieved a blistering 28 on his front nine, an exceptional score that included eight birdies.
This remarkable achievement tied a record previously set by Denis Durnian in 1983 on the same course and hole. Herbert's play has placed him firmly at the top of the Open Championship leaderboard. He is currently 8-under par for the tournament.
Herbert has maintained his aggressive strategy throughout the back nine, adding two more birdies to his impressive tally. As a result, he is the player to beat heading into the remainder of the second round.
