'Oh dear' - Herbert bogeys 18th to miss out on record-breaking round of 61

Australia's Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men's major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

July 17, 2026 5 views

'Oh dear' - Herbert bogeys 18th to miss out on record-breaking round of 61

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Australia's Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men's major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

Originally published at BBC Sport

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