Michael Kim cards 15th-ever 59 in PGA Tour history at 3M Open
Michael Kim has become the latest golfer in PGA Tour history to record a round of 59, achieving the feat during the second round of the 3M Open.
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Michael Kim carded a 59 at the 3M Open, securing a tournament record. The round featured 12 birdies, concluding with a final birdie on the 18th hole. Coverage from outlets including ESPN, Yahoo Sports, the Star Tribune, and the PGA Tour emphasizes the rarity of the score.
Reports note that Kim joins a select group of golfers to reach this milestone. Scottie Scheffler is noted as being seven shots back following the conclusion of the second round. Future developments will depend on the remainder of the 3M Open tournament.
Coverage does not yet specify how the leaderboard will shift during subsequent rounds or how Kim’s record-setting performance will influence the final outcome of the event.
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Quick answers
What is significant about Michael Kim's round at the 3M Open?
He shot a 59, which is the 15th time such a score has been recorded in the history of the PGA Tour.
How many birdies did Kim record during the round?
According to coverage from Golfweek, Kim made 12 birdies during his historic round.
Where does Scottie Scheffler stand in the tournament?
Following two rounds, Scheffler is seven shots behind Kim.
Coverage (11)
- Ex-Cal Golfer Michael Kim Shoots a 59 at PGA Event Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Michael Kim shoots tournament record 59 at 3M Open; Scottie Scheffler seven shots back after two rounds Star Tribune · 14h ago
- PGA Tour Highlights 2026: 3M Open, Round 2 Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Michael Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open, 15th in PGA Tour history Toledo Blade · 14h ago
- How Michael Kim joined Jim Furyk, Scottie Scheffler as golfers to score historic 59 on PGA Tour Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Michael Kim shoots tournament record 59 at 3M Open Star Tribune · 14h ago
- 3M Open: Michael Kim feels 'pretty cool' after a historic round of 59 BBC · 14h ago
- Michael Kim shoots 59 at the 2026 3M Open, joins historic group on PGA Tour with 16th sub-60 round CBS Sports · 14h ago
- Michael Kim shoots 59 after draining 12 birdies at 2026 3M Open Golfweek · 14h ago
- Michael Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open, sinking dramatic birdie at the 18th for history PGA Tour · 14h ago
- Michael Kim cards 15th-ever 59 in PGA Tour history at 3M Open ESPN · 14h ago
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