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Darren Walton

BIZARRE: Really cool herbert gives australia nine open lives | Mind Blowing Facts

Aussie Lucas Herbert has qualified for just his second major, the British Open, in as many years. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Lucas Herbert has successfully qualified for the 153rd British Open, giving Australia a nine-strong contingent at Royal Portrush.

Herbert will play just his second major championship in two years after topping final qualifying at West Lancashire with an eight-under-par two-round total to clinch medallist honours by one stroke from China's Sampson Zheng.

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