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Rookie Francoeur Dazzles with 59 at Korn Ferry Tour
1 Aug
Summary
- Chris Francoeur achieved an 11-under 59, a new course record.
- He needed a par on the final hole to secure the historic round.
- This marks the 16th sub-60 round in Korn Ferry Tour history.
Chris Francoeur achieved a monumental 11-under 59 during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour's Utah Championship held at Ogden Golf & Country Club. The tour rookie, who felt extreme nerves on his final hole, successfully made a crucial par to complete the round. This exceptional performance set a new competitive-round course record.
Francoeur's historic round featured nine birdies and an eagle on a par-4 hole, bringing him to 17-under and the tournament lead. He noted that the pressure mounted as a crowd gathered to witness the potential sub-60 score.
This marks the first 59 on the Korn Ferry Tour this year and the third in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event recently. It is the 16th time a golfer has achieved a sub-60 round in KFT history. Meanwhile, golfers with Utah ties mostly struggled to advance in the tournament.
