Through the first 12 holes, Jim Furyk was 11 strokes under par.
Jim Furyk shot a 58 at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut on Sunday. It's the lowest round in PGA Tour history.
The previous record of 59 was first hit in 1977 by Al Geiberger. Since then, five more golfers hit that number. The most recent golfer to hit it on the PGA Tour? Jim Furyk in 2013.
Jim Furyk can now tell people he once shot 59 on the PGA Tour -- and it wasn't even his best career round.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) August 7, 2016
During his historic round, Furyk had ten birdies and one eagle. Through the first 12 holes, he was 11 strokes under par.
He also became the first golfer on the tour to have two rounds under 60 in his career.
The 46-year-old had a chance to beat the record by two strokes.
His 57th stroke was a long putt, requiring one more shot on the 18th hole.
History!
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 7, 2016
Jim Furyk shoots 58!
It's the lowest round in PGA TOUR history.
Incredible. https://t.co/mzggwHU6tT
Despite Furyk's historic outing, he may not win the tournament. He was one over par entering the final round on Sunday at TPC River Highlands.
