Lucas Herbert leads at The Open Championship amid tight competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Lucas Herbert sits atop the leaderboard at The Open Championship, currently at -8 following a second-round score of 62. He is followed closely by 15 contenders within four shots, including Jackson Suber and Cam Young at -6. Bryson DeChambeau is also in contention at -5 but faces a two-shot penalty from a rules violation. The tournament is ongoing, with many players vying for the title as they head to the weekend rounds.
- •Lucas Herbert leads The Open Championship at -8 after Round 2.
- •15 players are within four shots of the lead.
- •Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty but remains at -5.
- •Jackson Suber and Cam Young are in contention at -6.
- •The tournament continues into the weekend with potential shifts in the leaderboard.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — The Open Championship is wide open: Can the unknowns hold off a motivated Bryson DeChambeau?
"History shows there are 16 players still in contention at The Open Championship.
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