The Unlikely Rise of the Underdogs The 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, has been marked by surprises, but none more intriguing than the neck and neck battle between Lucas Herbert and Matt Burns.
As play enters its final stretch on Friday, one can't help but wonder what this means for golf's traditional powerhouses.
The tournament has seen a significant number of underdogs making a splash, with relative unknowns like Herbert and Burns climbing the leaderboard alongside established stars.