Jake Knapp signed his 15th sub-60 round During the history of the PGA Tour on Thursday, he filmed 59 at PGA National, setting course records in the process.
That too First sub-60 score on the PGA Tour Filmed in Florida, according to golf statistician Justin Ray.
Knapp birded his first five holes. You felt that when you create something special with Cognitive Classic on Thursday, Nap creates something special.
The former UCLA Bruin then made pars on the sixth, seventh and eighth holes, but once again turned on the jet when he made a turn. The birdies continued on the 9th, 10th and 11th. He then had another stretch made by three consecutive birdies on the 13th, 14th and 15th holes, and the ending came through the 31-foot maker. It was the only putnap made outside of 12 feet, and proved how well he played from T-Sharry. Knapp has discovered 14 12 fairways, leading the field with strokes obtained from the tee, and ranked second in strokes that approach green.
He also had the appearance of the eagle in par 5 18th place. But he's missing out on the low side. Knapp gave him a great 59 because he tapped for birdies. Given that PGANational is a PAR-71, Knapp sat on a 12-under-par leaderboard and held a four-shot lead at the time of this writing.
Jack Mirco is a golf staff writer who plays SB Nation. Follow him with x @jack_milko.
