Ian ChadbandJul 18, 2026 – 12.03pmLucas Herbert has quickly had to reset his history-making dream, ready to push for glory as halfway leader in the 154th British Open after the agony and ecstasy of his record-equalling major championship low round at Royal Birkdale.The Australian star will take a two-shot lead into Saturday’s (Sunday AEST) third round after a dramatic day ended with his nearest rival, Bryson DeChambeau, being hit with a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving his lie in the rough at the fifth hole during his round.AAPSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles