Golf History Made: Colombian Player Shoots Incredible 59 in LIV Golf Tournament

Photo by JazzyJoeyD | License
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Sebastian Munoz from Colombia just rewrote the record books during the LIV Golf Indianapolis tournament. The professional golfer achieved something extraordinary by shooting a remarkable 59, becoming only the third LIV Golf player to accomplish such a feat - and the first to do so with a double bogey.
Munoz’s performance was nothing short of phenomenal. After an early setback with a double bogey, he responded by chipping in a birdie on the sixth hole, kickstarting an incredible run of eight consecutive birdies. His remarkable consistency continued as he finished with five consecutive birdies, punctuating his round by hitting a gap wedge to just 3 feet on his final hole.
“I’ve done eight birdies in a row before,” Munoz shared, “but 13 out of 14 is insane. I’ve never even come close to something like this. I’m really proud of how I handled the day”.
The tournament took place at The Club at Chatham Hills, a par 71 course that previously hosted the Mid-American Conference championship. Munoz led the competition by three shots over Dustin Johnson, with other notable performances including Joaquin Niemann, who was 7 under through nine holes.
This incredible round was part of the final tournament determining the individual champion in the LIV Golf League. Munoz, along with Jon Rahm and Carlos Ortiz, were the only players in the top 10 on the points list who hadn’t yet secured a win this year.
With this phenomenal performance, Munoz has solidified his place in golf history, joining an elite group of players who have shot sub-60 rounds. His achievement is part of a remarkable year that has already seen six sub-60 rounds in worldwide golf.
As the LIV Golf League continues to push boundaries and redefine professional golf, performances like Munoz’s remind us of the incredible skill, mental fortitude, and sheer excitement that make this sport so captivating.
AUTHOR: mb
SOURCE: AP News