Scottie Scheffler joined an exclusive club by posting a phenomenal 12-under par round of 59 on Friday at TPC Boston – but that unbelievable score may end up a few shots above the lowest round of the day.
World No. 4 Dustin Johnson put himself on 59 watch before he even made the turn to the back nine, opening his round with two eagles in his first four holes. He shot a course record 27 over his opening nine holes, with two eagles, five birdies and two pars. At the tenth, Johnson drilled a 13-foot putt to drop to 10-under through 10.
Not losing any momentum …@DJohnsonPGA makes the turn, and immediately birdies.
He’s now 10-under through 10 holes and the solo leader. pic.twitter.com/34W2l4m2Pp
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 21, 2020
At the 237-yard par-3 11th, Johnson hit a beautiful tee shot to inside 10 feet, then made the birdie putt to extend his run.
Make that 11-under through 11 …
🤯 @DJohnsonPGA pic.twitter.com/XNLilPNvS1
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 21, 2020
Jim Furyk holds the PGA Tour record for low score in a round of 58, which he set in 2016 at the Travelers Championship. Johnson’s lowest score in a PGA Tour event in his career is 61, which he shot earlier this year.
Golf fans were blown away.
The broadcast:
Wow "Scottie Scheffler with a 59!"Dustin Johnson:
"Hold my beer" pic.twitter.com/eWPLPCgZP5— The Par Train (@TheParTrain) August 21, 2020
The only way I can put this in context is to say that Dustin Johnson is currently in a position where he can shoot a disappointing 59
— Shane Ryan (@ShaneRyanHere) August 21, 2020
Five weeks ago, Dustin Johnson played two rounds at Muirfield Village and didn’t break 80. Golf, man.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) August 21, 2020
Dustin Johnson right now pic.twitter.com/E6fXsyUEhU
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) August 21, 2020
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