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Brandt Snedeker shoots 59 after bogeying his first hole at the 2018 Wyndham Championship

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8 years ago

Aug 16, 2018

Brandt Snedker started his first round of the 2018 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on the 10th hole with a drive way left off the tee, leading to a bogey. He didn’t make his first birdie until his fourth hole, actually, but from there, the flood gates were open. Snedeker birdied four holes in a row — hole nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16 — to go out in 32 (3 under).

He then SCORCHED his back nine, shooting an 8-under 27 including 6 birdies and an eagle. Certainly knowing it was for 59, Snedeker rolled in a 20-footer on his 18th hole (the course’s 9th hole). Watch the putt below.

????59????@BrandtSnedeker shoots a 59!#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/qMag0wlolC

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 16, 2018

It was by far the longest birdie putt he made on the back nine, probably because he was sticking everything to within 5 feet.

Brandt Snedeker shot 27 on his back nine. He did it with just one putt outside of 5 feet.

1: 4 feet (birdie)
2: 2 feet (birdie)
3: 5 feet (birdie)
4: 2 feet (par)
5: 2 feet (birdie)
6: 0 feet (eagle)
7: 3 feet (birdie)
8: 3 feet (par)
9: 20 feet (birdie)*
* – from fringe

— Sean Martin (@PGATOURSMartin) August 16, 2018

Notice the “0 feet” putt above? Yea, because he didn’t have to putt after dunking his second shot.

DUNK! ????

And @BrandtSnedeker had NO idea. ????#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/U3BpsLD5mq

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 16, 2018

Where does Snedeker’s 59 stand in terms of the history books? He’s the 9th player ever to shoot 59 on the PGA Tour, and the FIRST to do so starting the round with a bogey.

Brandt Snedeker becomes the 9th player in PGA TOUR history to shoot a 59 or better and the first to do so after starting his round with a bogey.

It’s the 4th sub-60 score in the last 3 years, matching the number on TOUR in the previous 24 years. pic.twitter.com/UBiONaVMQa

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 16, 2018

Remember, even if you start with a bogey you can shoot your best round ever. Maybe not a 59 like Snedeker on Thursday of the Wyndham Championship, but don’t let that first-hole bogey get you down; there’s 17 more opportunities to make birdie — and Snedeker nearly did just that.

If you’re curious to hear what Snedker has to say about his 59, check out the Tweet embed below, or click here.

After joining the iconic 59 club, @BrandtSnedeker discussing making history. https://t.co/fh9Dj4tAq4

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 16, 2018

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Photos from the 2026 PGA Championship

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2 days ago

May 11, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site for the second major of 2026: The PGA Championship from Aronimink in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

The tournament’s location, just outside Philadelphia, and its status as a major championship mean GolfWRXers are in for a treat: WITBs from a strong field, custom gear celebrating the PGA Championship, and the rich culture of the City of Brotherly Love — we have noted a relative absence of cheesesteak-themed items thus far this week, but most of the rest of the usual suspects are well represented.

Check out links to all our photos below.