Lucas Herbert leads at The Open with record-tying front nine
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:47 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Lucas Herbert surged to the lead at The Open on July 17, 2026, with a remarkable front nine at Royal Birkdale. Herbert logged a record-tying 6-under 28, matching Denis Durnian’s historic nine-hole score from 1983. His round included birdies on six of the first nine holes and followed a level-par score in the previous round. This performance positions Herbert in contention as the tournament progresses, having previously won at LIV Golf Virginia earlier this year.
- •Lucas Herbert birdied six of the first nine holes.
- •His front nine score equals a record set in 1983.
- •Herbert entered the tournament ranked No. 97 in the world.
- •He recorded a level-par 70 in the first round.
- •The Open is taking place at Royal Birkdale.
- 12:14 PMBBC Sport — 'Amazing' Herbert equals front-nine record at The Open
- 10:47 AMYahoo Sports — British Open 2026: Lucas Herbert catches fire at Birkdale, ties Open and major record
"Australia's Lucas Herbert equals a British Open course record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine, to move to the top of the leaderboard during the second round of the 2026 Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
"Herbert birdied six of Royal Birkdale’s first nine holes to go out in a record-tying, 6-under 28 and move into the lead at The Open.
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External links- BBC SportJul 17, 2026, 12:14 PM'Amazing' Herbert equals front-nine record at The Open
Australia's Lucas Herbert equals a British Open course record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine, to move to the top of the leaderboard during the second round of the 2026 Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 10:47 AMBritish Open 2026: Lucas Herbert catches fire at Birkdale, ties Open and major record
Herbert birdied six of Royal Birkdale’s first nine holes to go out in a record-tying, 6-under 28 and move into the lead at The Open.
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