Standout performers on The International Series, Lucas Herbert and Cameron John both enjoyed career-best Major championship finishes at The 154th Open, with the Australian duo producing memorable performances at Royal Birkdale.
Herbert captured global attention with a sensational third-round eight-under-par 62, equalling the lowest round ever recorded in men's Major championship history. The Ripper GC star went on to finish T6 at six-under-par for the championship, securing his best Major result and finishing four shots behind champion Ryan Fox.
The record-equalling performance continues a remarkable run of form for Herbert, whose resurgence began with victory at International Series Japan presented by Moutai last season. Since then, he has finished runner-up at the 105th New Zealand Open presented by Millbrook Resort to qualify for The Open, claimed his maiden LIV Golf individual title in Virginia and now added the finest Major championship finish of his career.
Reflecting on his historic round, Herbert said he was fully aware of the opportunity in front of him but remained focused on executing every shot.
"It wasn't lost on me what was at stake. You always understand the history of the Major championships and the opportunity to break, or even tie, the scoring record. To shoot 62 and equal it is something I'm really proud of.
"I was aware of the record, but my focus was simply on executing each shot. Whether the record stays at 62 or one day becomes 61 or 60, my job was to play the best golf I could. Looking back, I don't have any regrets. I can honestly say I did everything I could to shoot the best round possible."
Herbert's performance also earned praise from fellow Australian, Ripper GC captain and 2022 Open Champion Cameron Smith.
"Lucas works incredibly hard and he's always looking to get better. You've seen him go from strength to strength. I think the team environment has really helped him. Once he gets going, especially with his irons, he's as good as anyone to watch. When he's in that kind of form, it's pretty special."
Meanwhile, John continued his breakthrough season with an impressive Major debut at The 154th Open, having secured his place through The International Series at the Singapore Open presented by The Business Times. The 27-year-old comfortably made the cut before finishing tied 28th at two-under-par.
The performance continues John's rapid rise after finishing runner-up on the 2025/26 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit before carrying that confidence onto The International Series with top-10 finishes in Japan and Singapore.
John described making the cut in his first Major as a special milestone, made even more meaningful by having his family alongside him throughout the week.
"It's hard not to be happy. To make the cut in my first Major is a really special moment. It makes it even more special having my family here. My grandparents have travelled all over the world to watch me play, my mum and dad have supported me my whole life, and my wife has been a real trooper through it all. I couldn't be more grateful to have them here sharing this experience.
"Qualifying through Singapore gave me the chance to build on the form I'd found back home. Every week you gain confidence, and that's such a big part of this game. Once you start seeing things go your way, you begin believing you belong, and that's exactly how this season has felt."
