Michael Kim etched his name into golf history by carding a remarkable 12-under-par 59 at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota. The 33-year-old American successfully sank a 24-foot birdie putt on the final hole at TPC Twin Cities to become the 15th player in US PGA Tour history to reach the prestigious sub-60 milestone.
His flawless round included 12 birdies and zero bogeys, providing him with a three-stroke lead over fellow American Ben Kohles. Reflecting on the final moments of his performance, Kim noted that he felt compelled to aggressively pursue the record rather than settling for a standard score. His momentum was fueled by an impressive stretch of five consecutive birdies early in the round and a powerful finish that saw him birdie the final four holes.
Kim, who previously held a personal best of 62, expressed pride in joining the exclusive club of players to have achieved this feat, a group that includes Jim Furyk. His performance puts him in a strong position as he continues play in the tournament.
