Herbert ‘disappointed but proud’ after missing putt for record-breaking 61

Australian sets clubhouse lead at eight under after a 62 Sam Burns holed out on 18 to match milestone Five feet and three inches sat between Lucas Herbert and the making of history. Another distance was far, far more relevant; that between the Australian golfer’s ears. Thousands have tried to produce a 61 in the long, celebrated history of men’s major championships. There is a reason no one has succeeded. Including, at 12 minutes past two on Friday afternoon, Herbert. No wonder his instant…