Michael Kim cards 15th-ever 59 in PGA Tour history at 3M Open
Michael Kim shoots historic 59 at 3M Open, 15th time in PGA Tour history
📍 Where it landed
Michael Kim shot a tournament record 59 at the 3M Open after draining 12 birdies. He completed this historic PGA Tour scoring achievement with a dramatic birdie on the 18th hole.
Epilogue added 60d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (14)
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Highlights | Round 3 | 3M Open Yahoo Sports · 63d ago
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Michael Kim cards 15th-ever 59 in PGA Tour history at 3M Open ESPN · 64d ago broke it first
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Michael Kim achieved a rare feat in golf, carding a 59 at the 3M Open.
Coverage emphasizes Kim's impressive round, highlighting that it is only the 15th time a 59 has been shot in PGA Tour history. Multiple outlets, including BBC, Golfweek, Star Tribune, PGA Tour, and ESPN, reported on this achievement.
The next thing to watch is how Kim's performance unfolds for the remainder of the tournament.
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The obvious questions
What did Michael Kim shoot at the 3M Open?
59
How many times has a 59 been shot in PGA Tour history?
15
Which outlets covered Michael Kim's achievement?
BBC, Golfweek, Star Tribune, PGA Tour, and ESPN
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