Lucas Herbert leads The Open with historic round amid DeChambeau's penalty

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Lucas Herbert leads The Open with historic round amid DeChambeau's penalty

Summary

Lucas Herbert holds a two-shot lead at The Open after shooting a historic eight-under 62 at Royal Birkdale. He is followed by Sam Burns, who also matched the lowest round in men's major history. Bryson DeChambeau experienced controversy after receiving a two-shot penalty for improving his lie on the fifth hole. DeChambeau's initial bogey turned into a triple-bogey, dropping him to five under. The leaderboard features prominent players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm, all within striking distance heading into the weekend.

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Key Details

•Lucas Herbert leads The Open at Royal Birkdale after a second-round 62.
•Sam Burns matched Herbert's score, both tying the lowest round in major history.
•Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving his lie.
•DeChambeau protested the penalty decision, leading to a drop in his standings.
•Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm are within four strokes of the lead.

What they're saying

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Lucas Herbert holds a two-shot lead after an extraordinary second round at The Open, where two players equalled major history and Bryson DeChambeau was involved in a controversial ruling.
— Sky Sports

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