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

Lucas Herbert drained an eagle at the last in a flawless eight-under-par 63 Thursday to lead the Australian Open in Melbourne and upstage LIV Golf teammate Cameron Smith who trails by two.

Lucas Herbert eagled his last hole to finish at 8-under 63 to take the first-round lead at the Australian Open, while Cameron Smith was two shots behind.

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

In-form Lucas Herbert has snatched the Australian Open lead as smarting pre-tournament favourite Cameron Smith also ran hot in the first round.