In the electrifying 2017 Sony Open on the lush greens of Hawaii, the young gun Justin Thomas made history by firing a 59. This remarkable achievement placed him among an exclusive club of golfing legends who have managed this stellar feat, including the likes of Al Geiberger, Chip Beck, David Duval, Jim Furyk, Paul Goydos, and Stuart Appleby.
Thomas, the 23-year-old prodigy from Louisville, Kentucky, was over the moon about his achievement, recognizing the iconic status of a 59-score in golf. "We all know that 59 is the holy grail in golf," Thomas chatted to the Golf Channel at Waialei Country Club.
Justin’s ascendancy in the PGA Tour in the last three seasons has positioned him as a formidable force in the golfing world. Despite ending the 2015 PGA Championship in an unremarkable 18th-place tie, his consistent performance and prodigious talent have earned him a prominent position in the golfing fraternity.
Golfers have repeatedly broken into the coveted sub-60 club on the PGA Tour, with notable instances such as Geiberger's achievement in 1977, Beck's in 1991, Duval's in 1999, Goydos' in 2010, and Appleby's in 2010. In 2016, Jim Furyk etched his name in the record books with a breathtaking 58 at the Travelers Championship, setting a new PGA Tour record for the lowest score in a single round.
Thomas' historical feat not only opened new avenues for his career but also reinforced the notion that he's a golfer who delivers when it counts the most. In the words of his close friend and two-time Major Champion, Jordan Spieth, "This guy always hits it straight. His fairway play and short game are just, just truly exceptional."
