After just making the cut on Friday the Bendigo prodigy came out and fired a course record seven-under 65 to be in contention with a day to play. 

It was an incredible achievement for one of the world's best amateurs. 

A breakout performance. 

The teenager was the equal leader on two occasions throughout the final round but after back-to-back bogeys he wasn't able to hold on, finishing in 11th place.

He would be the first to admit he didn't finish the tournament how he would have liked, but his performance, particularly in the third round drew plenty of fans. 

Lucas stunned the crowd at the Metropolitan on Saturday and was on the lips of every sporting commentator, golfer and punter across Bendigo. 

His final round on Sunday, didn't reflect how well he played throughout the tournament, but it was another learning curve for the talented young golfer.  

He had nerves of steel and showed composure well beyond his 18 years. 

Lucas would have also learnt a lot from playing alongside the Masters winner Nick Cullen. 

Then after finishing up in Melbourne on Sunday, Lucas and his parents Meredith and Lyndon drove him to Sydney to make it to the qualifying for the Emirates Australian Open. 

The Herberts couldn't get a flight to Sydney and had to drive 10-hours overnight to make it to the Carnarvon Golf Club in western Sydney to make it to qualifying in time. 

Lucas was mentally able to overcome a disappointing day on Sunday to score five-under to make it into the main draw.  

What an amazing effort. 

It has been an emotional rollercoaster for Lucas over the past 48 hours but the resilience he has shown to back it up proves he will be one to watch in the future. 

He fired a five-under par 67 in qualifying to win one of the final eight spots for the Australian Open.

There he will get to play against the likes of Rory Mcllroy and Adam Scott. 

Another achievement to tick off the list. 

His parents are also to be congratulated for their efforts over the past few days. 

Their support and guidance meant Lucas was able to get some much needed sleep, before making it to qualifying in Sydney. 

Family play a vital role in any young sportsperson's career. 

Their support means stars like Lucas are able to make their mark on the sporting world and pave a way for them to continue to be the best they can be. 

There is no doubt we will be saying Lucas' name in years to come.

He is Australia's next big thing not just in golf but in sport in general. 

He has the talent to make it on the world stage, so now its time to enjoy the ride.