Who is Lucas Herbert? Meet the Australian LIV Golf star leading the 2026 Open Championship

Australian golfer Lucas Herbert surged to the top of the Open Championship leaderboard at Royal Birkdale during Friday's second round, posting a record-tying front nine score. Herbert, who plays on the LIV Golf circuit, became the unlikely leader at the 2026 Open Championship. The article provides background information on the Australian golfer as he contends for one of golf's major titles.