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Lucas Herbert leads at The Open with record-tying front nine

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:47 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Lucas Herbert leads at The Open with record-tying front nine

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

2:39 PMESPN — Herbert matches major record with 62 at Open
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

What they're saying

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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.
— BBC Sport

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Australia's Lucas Herbert posted an 8-under 62 in the second round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club on Friday, becoming the sixth men's golfer to record that score in a major championship.
— ESPNby Mark Schlabach