Lucas Herbert, who joined LIV Golf in January 2024, fired a 6-under 66 at Kingston Heath Golf Club on Friday to extend his lead to four through 36 holes. He sits at 14-under par. But Herbert knows not to get complacent at this point. Plenty of work remains for the Bendigo, Victoria native throughout the third and final rounds.

Herbert led the way after the second round in Melbourne while the former Open champion and his group were put on the clock.

Lucas Herbert eagled his last hole to finish at 8-under 63 to take the first-round lead at the Australian Open, while Cameron Smith was two shots behind.

Australian Lucas Herbert has shot an eight-under 63 at Victoria Golf Club to take the early lead in the Australian Open.

American rookie Ryggs Johnston is set for a showdown with Lucas Herbert for the Australian Open trophy, as Cameron Smith drops from contention. In the women's event, South Korean Shin Jiyai holds a two-stroke lead over Hannah Green,

Home contender Lucas Herbert left compatriot Cameron Smith in his wake once again with a sparkling 63 that earned him a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Australian Open on Thursday, with his LIV team captain two shots off the pace.

Lucas Herbert has held his chasers at bay to retain the Australian Open lead after a wet and wild third round at Kingston Heath.

Curtis Luck has grabbed a share of the lead with Lucas Herbert and Ryggs Johnston as the Australian Open builds towards an engrossing finish.