The Australian Lucas Herbert watched his par putt slide past the 18th hole to miss out on becoming the first man to hit 61 at a major

Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history with an eight-under par 62 to storm into the lead at the British Open on Friday.

Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled a British Open record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine at Royal Birkdale on Friday to storm into the lead.

Lucas Herbert surged up the leaderboard at Royal Birkdale on Friday