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Title: Jim Furyk Smashes PGA Tour Record with 58-Stroke Round at Travelers Championship
Jim Furyk, the 46-year-old American golfer, set the PGA Tour record for the lowest score in a round with an epic 12-under performance at the Travelers Championship. His exceptional game included ten birdies and an eagle, showcasing his mastery of the sport at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut.
Furyk's 58-stroke round was a remarkable achievement, making him only the second golfer to reach this feat in Major tournaments, following Japan's Ryo Ishikawa, who achieved it at the Crown Championship of the Japan Tour in 2010.
"It's so cool," Furyk said, speaking to Sky Sports 4. "Winning a Major is my priority, being part of the Ryder and Presidents Cup teams and winning tournaments. It's really special."
Furyk's incredible performance saw him break the record he himself set in 2013 at the BMW Championship, where he shot a 59. Al Geiberger, who achieved the first-ever 59 on the PGA Tour in 1977, was followed by Chip Beck (1991), David Duval (1999), Paul Goydos (2010), and Stuart Appleby (2010)[1][3].
While Furyk stole the headlines, it was Scotland's Russell Knox who emerged victorious, closing the event with a 14-under score of 68. He narrowly edged Jerry Kelly by a single stroke to secure the win.
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