World number 236 achieves incredible feat Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have never managed
Hayden Springer carded an incredible 59 in the opening round of the John Deere Classic to write his name in the golfing history-books.
The 27-year-old from Tennessee enjoyed a stunning first day at TPC Deere Run in Illinois and became just the 14th player in PGA Tour history to record a sub-60 round.
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Springer hit a stunning 59 at the John Deere ClassicCredit: GettyConditions were favourable with only 13 of the 156-strong field shooting over par on the rain-softened course.
But world number 236 Springer took advantage the most to record an incredible round.
Springer hit six birdies and an eagle in an superb 27 for the opening nine.
He’s chances of going under 60 took a hit with five straight pars to start the back nine before he birdied 15 and chipped-in for another eagle two holes later.
READ MORE ON GOLFNeeding another bird on the last, Springer duly delivered, sinking a 13-footer to secure his 59.
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Springer recorded one of the best rounds in PGA Tour historyCredit: GettyHe said: “I’m at a loss for words at being able to do that, one of the rare things in golf. I’ve shot 61 a few times.
“It’s been a little bit tough to find anything, so it is special.”
Springer carded the 14th sub-60 round on the PGA Tour and just 12 days after Cameron Young did the same at the recent Travelers Championship.
Jim Furyk, Scottie Scheffler, Kevin Chappell, Brandt Snedeker, Adam Hadwin, Justin Thomas, Stuart Appleby, Paul Goydos, David Duval, Chip Beck, and Al Geiberger are the other players to achieve the feat.
Furyk also holds the all-time low record having hit a 58 at the 2016 Travelers Championship.
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Furyk has the lowest ever round on the PGA TourA host of legendary players have come close but the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy haven’t managed to record the fabled sub-60 in professional tournaments.
Action from TPC Deere Run will be live on talkSPORT 2 throughout the weekend.
