Lucas Herbert leads Open Championship after strong Round 2 performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Lucas Herbert fired a 62 in Round 2 of the Open Championship to take the lead at 8-under par heading into the pivotal third round at Royal Birkdale. He is closely followed by Ryan Gerard and Cameron Young, who are two strokes back, and Jackson Suber, the first-round leader, who remains competitive at 5-under after a second round of 69. Several top players, including Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Tommy Fleetwood, are within four shots of the lead, making for an exciting setup for Moving Day. The third round is crucial for determining which players can contend for the Claret Jug.
- •Lucas Herbert leads at 8-under after Round 2
- •Ryan Gerard and Cameron Young are 2 strokes behind
- •Jackson Suber remains in contention at 5-under
- •Top players include DeChambeau, Scheffler, and Rahm
- •Round 3 crucial for Claret Jug contention
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