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Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Tom Dierberger

Lucas Herbert Had a Chance to Make Golf Major History. He Missed a Short Putt.

On the 18th hole at the 2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale on Friday, Lucas Herbert’s golf ball sat five feet and three inches away from the cup. Make the putt, and Herbert would become the first player in the history of golf to shoot a 61 at a major.

He missed.

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