LIV Golf's Lucas Herbert Sets Record for Lowest Major Score

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Lucas Herbert, a 30-year-old Australian golfer, is a participant in The Open Championship.

Yahoo Sports - Jackson Suber, a 26-year-old golfer, is also competing in The Open Championship.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Lucas Herbert set a record for the lowest score in major championship history at The Open.

Yahoo Sports - Herbert tied the lowest-ever nine-hole score in The Open Championship history with a 6-under 28.

Yahoo Sports - Herbert finished with a score of 62, which is 8-under par, giving him the clubhouse lead.

Yahoo Sports - Sam Burns also shot a score of 62, needing a chip-in at 18 to achieve it.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The Open Championship is being held at Royal Birkdale.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The second round of The Open Championship is scheduled for July 17.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Herbert's performance has made him a joint-betting favorite to win The Open, alongside world No 1 Scottie Scheffler.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - Herbert achieved his record score through a series of low rounds, including a strong start with a 6-under 28 on the front nine.

Lucas Herbert, a 30-year-old Australian golfer, made headlines at The Open Championship held at Royal Birkdale by setting a record for the lowest score in major championship history with an impressive finish of 62, which is 8-under par, giving him the clubhouse lead. He also tied the lowest-ever nine-hole score in The Open Championship history with a remarkable 6-under 28 on the front nine, while fellow competitor Sam Burns matched his score of 62, needing a chip-in at the 18th hole to do so. Herbert's outstanding performance has positioned him as a joint-betting favorite to win The Open, alongside world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, as the second round is set to take place on July 17.