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Herbert's 28 Leads The Open Charge
17 Jul
Summary
- Lucas Herbert fired a remarkable front-nine 28.
- Herbert held a two-shot lead over 18-hole leader Jackson Suber.
- Several top players, including McIlroy and Koepka, were battling the cut line.
As Friday dawned at Royal Birkdale, LIV Golf's Lucas Herbert surged to the forefront of The Open. Herbert posted an exceptional 6-under 28 on the front nine, establishing a significant early lead. He extended this advantage with further birdies, holding an 8-under par through 12 holes and a two-shot lead over overnight leader Jackson Suber.
Other contenders also made strong moves. Patrick Reed, seeking a rebound after recent missed cuts, carded a 4-under 30 on his front nine. Collin Morikawa, the 2021 Champion Golfer of the Year, maintained his positive trend with a bogey-free 3-under 31 on his outward journey, sitting at 5 under for the tournament.
The cut line loomed large for several high-profile players. Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka were both 2 over par through six holes on Friday, facing a challenging path to reach the weekend. Matt Fitzpatrick also found himself in precarious territory at 2 over, while Wyndham Clark's hopes of making the cut appeared to be slipping away at 6 over. The projected cut was set at 1 over par, with the top 70 players and ties advancing.
