Michael Kim dropped a 12-under 59 at TPC Twin Cities on Friday, not only grabbing the lead but also etching his name into the PGA Tour record books. Talk about a statement! The world No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, meanwhile, couldn’t keep up, falling out of the top 10 as Kim absolutely lit up the course.
From Pars to Pure Fire: Kim’s Historic 59
Can you believe what we just witnessed? Kim started his second round with a couple of pars, just like any other day. Then, all hell broke loose in the best possible way! He caught fire mid-front nine, ripping off five consecutive birdies from No. 3 to No. 7. He wasn’t done yet, adding another birdie on the 9th to make the turn in an unbelievable 29. The back nine started a little slower, with “just” two birdies in his first five holes, and for a second, it felt like the 59 watch might be off. But no way! Kim then turned it on like a switch, running the tables with four consecutive birdies from No. 15 to No. 18. And that final one? A clutch 24-foot putt at the last, buried with pace, followed by a huge fist pump because he knew exactly what he’d done. This isn’t just a low score; it’s the 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history and the 15th time someone has shot a 59. Oh, and get this: he’s the first player to break 60 at TPC Twin Cities. This guy just made history!
How He Did It, and What It Means for the Weekend
How do you even put up a number like that? Kim absolutely dominated with his irons, picking up more than 3.7 shots on the field on approach shots. Then he went nuclear on the greens, rolling in over 145 feet of putts to gain nearly 6.6 strokes with his putter. That 24-footer at the end? Just a tiny slice of his putting masterclass. What makes this even crazier is that Kim came into this tournament having missed the cut in his last three PGA Tour starts. He was sitting at 65th in the FedEx Cup standings and desperately needed a big week to stay off the playoff bubble. Now, after that 59, he’s at 14 under and taking a three-shot lead into the weekend. A win would vault him all the way up to 35th in the standings. Talk about turning your season around in one round! Ben Kohles, Emiliano Grillo, and Chandler are all T2, three shots back, but the story right now is all about Michael Kim and that unbelievable Friday.
So, what’s next? The weekend is set. Kim holds a three-shot lead going into Saturday in Minnesota. With that kind of momentum, and everything on the line for his FedEx Cup hopes, you know he’s coming out swinging. Can he keep this magic going? We’re about to find out!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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