Hayden Springer Shoots Historic 59 at John Deere Classic
The 27-year-old golfer's remarkable round ties the course record and gives him a two-shot lead.
- Springer became the 14th golfer in PGA Tour history to shoot a sub-60 round.
- He recorded an eagle and six birdies on the front nine, finishing with a 27.
- Springer holed a 55-yard shot for eagle on the 17th and sank a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole.
- His performance follows a challenging period, including the loss of his daughter to Trisomy 18.
- Springer leads the tournament by four strokes entering the second round.