Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Herbert Leads British Open After Record Round
Lucas Herbert is leading the British Open after a great round of golf.
He had a chance to set a new record but missed a short putt on the last hole.
Sam Burns also had an amazing round, tying the record for the lowest score in a major golf tournament.
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for accidentally improving his lie.
Rory McIlroy had a better round today and is still in the tournament.
Many other golfers are also doing well and could win the tournament.
Lucas Herbert leads the British Open after a strong round, missing a chance to set a new record.
Sam Burns tied the record for the lowest round in major golf history with an 8-under 62.
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for unintentionally improving his lie.
Rory McIlroy recovered from a poor opening round to move to 1 under for the tournament.
Several other golfers, including Cameron Young and Jackson Suber, are also in contention.
- Who
- Lucas Herbert, Sam Burns, Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy
- What
- British Open golf tournament
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Birkdale, Southport, England's north-west coast
- Why
- To compete in the British Open golf tournament
- Lucas Herbert
- World number 97, currently leading the British Open
- Sam Burns
- Equaled the record for the lowest round in major golf history with an 8-under 62
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Penalized two strokes for unintentionally improving his lie
- Course Record
- 62, set by Branden Grace in 2017 at Birkdale
- Rory McIlroy
- Recovered from a difficult opening round to move to 1 under for the tournament