Lucas Herbert Takes Lead at Australian Open with Flawless First Round

Herbert's eight-under 63 edges out Japanese amateur Nakano as Cameron Smith remains in contention two shots back.

Lucas Herbert shot an impressive eight-under-par 63, including an eagle on the final hole, to take the lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Japanese amateur Rintaro Nakano and American Ryggs Johnston are tied for second place at seven-under, one shot behind Herbert.
Cameron Smith, the 2022 British Open champion, carded a six-under 65 after recovering from a bogey start with six consecutive birdies, placing him in a tie for fourth.
The Australian Open features a mixed-format event for men and women, with alternating groups playing across two courses, Kingston Heath and Victoria Golf Club, for the first two rounds.
In the Women's Australian Open, Australia's Su Oh and South Korea's Yang Hyo-jin share the lead at seven-under, with major winner Hannah Green closely trailing.