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.

Cameron Smith was one of the biggest surprises when he accepted LIV Golf's offer and joined the Saudi-backed Tour. Fans were disappointed by the behavior of the popular golfer, expecting him to remain part of the PGA Tour and build a career there.

LIV Golf star Cameron Smith has vowed to make amends after his meltdown at the Australian PGA Championship 12 months ago.

Cameron Smith is not happy with the conditions at the opening week of the Australian Open, considering that heavy rain is not the reason for soft and slow layouts. The 31-year-old believes that the course was not set up as expected this time.

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.