Paul Goydos makes US Tour history with a 12-under-par 59
FROM THE DAILY TELEGRAPH WEBSITE
American Paul Goydos became only the fourth player ever to shoot 59 in a US PGA Tour event when he went 12 under par in Thursday's first round of the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois
Goydos made 12 birdies in a bogey-free tour of the par-71 TPC Deere Run course.
The 46 year-old birdied eight of his last nine holes to complete the inward half in 28, finishing on 59 by sinking a seven-foot birdie putt at the 18th.
Goydos missed just one fairway and two greens in regulation while taking only 22 putts, sinking a 39-footer at the par-four 11th for his longest birdie.
FROM THE DAILY TELEGRAPH WEBSITE
American Paul Goydos became only the fourth player ever to shoot 59 in a US PGA Tour event when he went 12 under par in Thursday's first round of the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois
Goydos made 12 birdies in a bogey-free tour of the par-71 TPC Deere Run course.
The 46 year-old birdied eight of his last nine holes to complete the inward half in 28, finishing on 59 by sinking a seven-foot birdie putt at the 18th.
Goydos missed just one fairway and two greens in regulation while taking only 22 putts, sinking a 39-footer at the par-four 11th for his longest birdie.
Labels: US PGA TOUR, US PRO TOUR
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