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Lucas Herbert shoots 6-under 28 to lead at The Open Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:43 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Lucas Herbert shoots 6-under 28 to lead at The Open Championship
Summary

Lucas Herbert fired a 6-under 28 on the front nine at Royal Birkdale on Friday morning, taking a strong lead during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship. The 30-year-old Australian, competing for LIV Golf's Ripper GC team, is seeking to build on a recent win at LIV Golf Virginia in May. Despite past struggles in major tournaments, with only one previous top 25 finish, Herbert's performance at The Open reflects a significant improvement. The second round is currently ongoing as players compete for the championship.

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  • •Herbert leads at Royal Birkdale after a 6-under front nine.
  • •He won his first LIV Golf event in May 2026.
  • •Prior to this event, Herbert missed cuts in nine of 17 major starts.
  • •The second round of The Open Championship is still ongoing.
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  • 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Lucas Herbert? LIV golfer going low on Day 2 at The Open
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LIV Golf's Lucas Herbert fired a 6-under 28 on the front nine Friday morning to surge into the lead at the 2026 Open Championship.

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