Lucas Herbert set a new scoring record on the LIV Golf tour as he secured victory at the UK tournament held at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Staffordshire. The Australian, aged 30, finished the event at 30 under par, the lowest total in LIV Golf history, claiming the £3million first prize. Herbert carded a final-round 62, highlighted by a streak of four consecutive birdies on the back nine, to extend his overnight lead and finish six shots ahead of runner-up Tyrrell Hatton.

Herbert’s performance followed a strong showing at The Open Championship the previous week, where he tied for sixth place and equalled the Major Championship single-round record with a 61 at Royal Birkdale. The win at the JCB Club marked his second professional tour victory, following a triumph in Virginia two months prior. Reflecting on his success, Herbert said the confidence gained from the previous week helped him maintain momentum throughout the tournament. He also acknowledged benefiting from favorable circumstances during his rounds, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on opportunities when they arise.

Tyrrell Hatton, representing the home crowd, finished with a nine-under-par final round of 63 and expressed pride in his performance despite falling short of the title. He praised Herbert’s exceptional play, describing him as a “good frontrunner” who made it very difficult for other competitors to catch up. Hatton’s runner-up finish came at a time when the future of LIV Golf events in the UK was uncertain, as Saudi-backed sponsorship is set to end following this season.

Herbert’s 30-under total surpassed the previous LIV scoring record of 26 under, which had been set in South Africa in March by Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau before their playoff. This achievement underscores Herbert’s rise in form within the emerging circuit, which continues to attract notable international players despite ongoing debate about its long-term viability in certain markets.

In other golf news, American Jerry Kelly won the Senior Open Championship at Gleneagles, finishing two shots ahead of his nearest challengers with a final-round 68.