Neergaard recovers after tough start in British golf major

Rasmus Neergaard is the sole Danish competitor to advance to the final two rounds of The Open after a strong Friday performance. He carded a 6-under par 66, moving him to 25th place, four strokes behind leader Lucas Herbert.

Herbert, an Australian golfer, tied the major championship record with a second-round 62. Despite his remarkable performance, he expressed disappointment at not breaking the record on his final hole. "I am very disappointed and at the same time very proud to be able to write my name on the list of players who have shot 62 in a major tournament," Herbert said, according to Reuters. "Right now I have both feelings at once, and it's a pretty good problem to have – to be disappointed about shooting a 62."

American golfer Sam Burns also matched the record with a 62 on Friday, placing him in a tie for fifth. He shares this position with American star Bryson DeChambeau, who was just one shot behind Herbert. However, DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty after the round, as officials determined he had improved his lie on the fifth hole.

Earlier in the tournament, Rasmus Højgaard had the best start among the three Danish players. However, he struggled on Friday, finishing the second round five over par. His twin brother, Nicolai Højgaard, shot even par for the second round, but it was not enough to secure his advancement.

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I am very disappointed and at the same time very proud to be able to write my name on the list of players who have shot 62 in a major tournament. Right now I have both feelings at once, and it's a pretty good problem to have – to be disappointed about shooting a 62.