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The Open Championship: Lucas Herbert makes history
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Lucas Herbert made history at the 2026 Open Championship by shooting a 28 on the front nine at Royal Birkdale, becoming only the second player ever to achieve this in the tournament's 154-year history.
- Herbert's 6-under 28 ties Denis Durnian's record for the lowest nine-hole score at the Open, with both records set on the front nine at Royal Birkdale, a par 34.
- Herbert continued his strong performance on the back nine, finishing with a 62, one stroke shy of the major championship record of 61, narrowly missing a birdie putt on the 18th hole.
- His round included multiple birdies and demonstrated the potential to set new records at the Open, positioning him at the top of the leaderboard and making him a strong contender for the title.
