Lucas Herbert shot an 8-under 63 at Victoria Golf Club to take the early clubhouse lead at the Australian Open, with 2022 British Open champion Cameron Smith two strokes behind.

Lucas Herbert shot an 8-under 63 Thursday at a soggy Victoria Golf Club, including an eagle on his last hole, to take the first-round lead at the Australian Open, with fellow Australian and 2022 British Open champion Cameron Smith two strokes behind.

Pre-tournament favourite Cameron Smith has run hot to take the early lead during the first round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.