Can you believe what went down across the pond today? Lucas Herbert absolutely tore up Royal Birkdale, dropping an eight-under 62 at the British Open to tie a major record for the best 18-hole score. Seriously, if you weren't locked in, you woke up to something wild. Herbert putting up that kind of number at a venerable major, matching a record, is just mind-blowing.
The Absurd 28 and the Putt That Stings
Herbert's round was pure fire from the jump, including an absolutely absurd 28 on the front nine. Eight-under 62 is already insane, but it could have been even better. The dude didn't capitalize on either of the two par-fives on the back nine, which, honestly, feels like nitpicking when someone is doing something almost never done before. But the real kicker, the one everyone will be talking about, is that short putt he missed on No. 18. That single putt would have set a *new* record across all majors. Think about that: major history was right there, and it slid just left. Brutal.From Missed Cuts to Pole Position, And That Caddy!
For those not glued to the LIV circuit, Herbert might have been off your radar. He's been struggling, missing cuts at the U.S. Open last month and the British Open last season. Sure, he nabbed a 43rd-place finish at the 2024 PGA Championship, but this kind of performance? Nobody, and I mean nobody, saw this coming. The 37-year-old Australian has racked up seven wins across multiple tours in his career, so he's capable of catching fire, but this is different. Now, he's in pole position to become one of the most improbable major winners we've seen in ages. Oh, and people are feverishly searching for info about his unique-looking caddy. You know it's a wild day when the caddy is trending! What's next for Herbert? After a performance like that, with Sam Burns also closing his day with his own 62 after holing out from a bunker, the British Open is suddenly a must-watch. Can Herbert keep this momentum going? He's proven he can catch fire, and if he does it again, we might just witness one of the most unexpected major victories in recent memory. Get ready.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.