Lucas Herbert leads halfway through the 2026 Open Championship

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Lucas Herbert leads halfway through the 2026 Open Championship
Summary

Lucas Herbert shot an impressive 62 to take the lead at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. He was closely followed by Sam Burns, who also recorded a 62, marking a rare occurrence of two players achieving this score at a men's major. Bryson DeChambeau is under scrutiny for a situation regarding penalties during play. As the tournament progresses, the cut has impacted several notable players, including Matt Fitzpatrick, who missed it by several strokes.

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  • Lucas Herbert made the cut and shot a clubhouse-leading 62.
  • Sam Burns tied Herbert's score with a dramatic finish.
  • Bryson DeChambeau's penalty situation is under discussion.
  • Matt Fitzpatrick missed the cut by several shots.
  • Alex Fitzpatrick moved up the leaderboard with a 67.
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  • 12:38 AMYahoo SportsWinners and Losers halfway through the 2026 Open
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Bryson DeChambeau's drama may put him in both categories, but here are the other winners and losers halfway through this Open Championship.

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