Australia’s Lucas Herbert shoots an 8-under 62 at Royal Birkdale in the 154th Open Championship, equalling the joint-lowest score in men’s major history. Multiple outlets report that his round includes a strong run on the front nine, highlighted by six birdies, and that he briefly threatened to break the record for an even lower score. BBC Sport says Herbert reaches nine-under through 17 holes but finishes with a bogey on the 18th after missing a putt, leaving him one shot short of a potential 61. Sky Sports similarly describes a dramatic finish that still produces a record-equalling total despite the costly late mistake. Several sources add that Herbert’s performance lifts him up the leaderboard and frames the day as an emotional mix of achievement and disappointment. The Vancouver Sun notes the birdies and his tie to the Open Championship nine-hole scoring record on the way to the 62, while Yahoo Sports and the Belfast Telegraph also emphasize that he is leading or near the top after matching the major record.