Historic Round of 59 by Munoz at LIV Golf Indianapolis Tournament - A Momentous Feat Reminiscent of Golfing Legends
In a remarkable display of golfing prowess, Sebastian Munoz etched his name into the annals of golf history on August 15, 2025, at The Club at Chatham Hills in Indianapolis. The Colombian golfer shot a record-breaking 12-under-par 59, becoming the third player in LIV Golf history to break 60.
The round began on the 2nd hole in a shotgun-start format. Early in the game, Munoz encountered a setback when he made a double bogey on the par-4 fifth hole, hitting his tee shot and approach shot into water hazards, resulting in two penalty strokes. However, Munoz demonstrated remarkable resilience, immediately rebounding with a chip-in birdie on the 6th hole.
This chip-in sparked an extraordinary momentum shift. Munoz rattled off eight straight birdies, briefly paused for a par, then resumed the birdie blitz, rolling in five more in succession to close. This streak of 13 birdies in his last 14 holes is a feat rarely seen in golf, making Munoz's round uniquely historic.
Munoz finished the day on The Club at Chatham Hills, a par-71 golf course. His score of 59 put him three shots ahead of Dustin Johnson, the nearest competitor after round one. Munoz tied his personal record with eight consecutive birdies and set a LIV Golf record with 13 birdies in 14 holes.
What makes Munoz's round particularly noteworthy is that it included a double bogey. According to Associated Press data, none of the 30 sub-60 rounds in PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour history included a double bogey, making Munoz’s round historically unique.
Speaking about the double bogey, Munoz reflected, "I kind of forgave myself... I didn’t want to hold on and have a grudge all day. Then I chipped in for birdie on 6 and just started rolling from there."
Munoz's 59 is a reminder of why golf is so compelling: the possibility of perfection, interrupted by human error, then redeemed in a way that leaves fans shaking their heads in disbelief. The round was played over Pete Dye's 7,143-yard par-71 layout.
Munoz's masterpiece at Chatham Hills has already secured its place in golfing folklore. As a 32-year-old golfer on the LIV Golf League, Munoz, who turned professional in 2015, owns four worldwide wins and once reached a career-high of 49 in the OWGR.
With this historic round, Munoz secured a fourth-place finish in the season-long LIV Individual Standings. His 59 is a testament to his skill, determination, and the unpredictable nature of the sport. It serves as an inspiration for golfers everywhere, a reminder that even in the face of adversity, greatness can be achieved.
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