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

Lucas Herbert came one shot away from golf history at the 2026 Open Championship, BBC Sport reports, shooting a 62 in his second round at Royal Birkdale. The Australian's miss on a five-foot putt at the 18th cost him the chance to record a 61 — the lowest round ever at a men's major championship.

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