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Surprise British Open leader Suber holds his own on a day of low scoring as Herbert targets record
By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 17, 2026
· 3 min read
Jackson Suber showed some nerves as the British Open leader in his debut, and then plenty of resolve Friday when he recovered from three straight bogeys for a 1-under 69. The way Royal Birkdale was playing, it wasn't enough to stay atop the leaderboard.Lucas Herbert of Australia got off to a stun...
Key takeaway Lucas Herbert of Australia got off to a stunning start in only a mild breeze with a 28 on the front nine that tied the British Open record by Denis Durnian in 1983 at Royal Birkdale.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio golf enthusiasts are likely keeping a close eye on the British Open, where surprising leader Jackson Suber is holding his own despite having no prior experience with links golf. As a city with a strong golf culture, San Antonio residents can appreciate the challenges Suber faces in navigating Royal Birkdale's course. The fact that Suber, who has yet to win as a professional, is competing alongside seasoned golfers like Lucas Herbert and Patrick Reed, underscores the city's own appreciation for underdog stories in sports. With several golf courses and country clubs in the San Antonio area, local golfers may be inspired by Suber's determination and resolve, and may even draw parallels between his experience and their own challenges on the course. As the tournament continues, San Antonio fans will be watching to see how Suber and other competitors fare, and perhaps even taking notes for their own golf games.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Jackson Suber showed some nerves as the British Open leader in his debut, and then plenty of resolve Friday when he recovered from three straight bogeys for a 1-under 69. The way Royal Birkdale was playing, it wasn't enough to stay atop the leaderboard.Lucas Herbert of Australia got off to a stun...
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