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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 inConditions were favourable with only 13 of the 156-strong field shooting over par on the rain-softened course.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.Justin Rose qualifies for The Open with Sergio Garcia among big names to miss outHe 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.
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.A 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.
Back at the John Deere, Finland's Sami Valimaki hit a brilliant 10-under 61 but remains two shots off the lead while England's Harry Hall carded eight birdies in a blemish-free 63.
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