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Lucas Herbert ties record with 28 in first nine at The Open Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:46 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Lucas Herbert ties record with 28 in first nine at The Open Championship

Summary

Lucas Herbert shot a front-nine 28 at the 2026 Open Championship on July 17, 2026, tying the lowest nine-hole score in tournament history. The Australian golfer started strong, making birdie on his first three holes and finishing the front nine at 6-under par. The previous record of 28 was set by Denis Durnian at Royal Birkdale, where Herbert is currently leading the competition. He will continue his round on the back nine, aiming to maintain his lead.

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By the Numbers

•Lucas Herbert, 30, leads The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
•He birdied six times in his first nine holes.
•The record was previously held by Denis Durnian.
•Herbert is currently at -6 heading into the back nine.

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What they're saying

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Lucas Herbert made Open Championship history, but it wasn’t without some controversy along the way. He shot a record-tying front nine score of 28, equalling the record for the lowest opening nine score in Open Championship history.
— Yahoo Sports