Chris Francoeur shoots historic 59 at Utah Championship 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Chris Francoeur recorded a historic 59 during his second round at the Utah Championship on July 31, 2026. The 27-year-old golfer from Newburyport, Massachusetts, achieved this milestone at Ogden Golf & Country Club, marked by three consecutive birdies on the front nine and five under through the last five holes. Francoeur, currently ranked 120th on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, became only the 16th player in the tour's history to card a 59. This performance follows a trend seen on tour, with three players achieving this score over the last eight days.
- •Francoeur's round included three straight birdies on the front nine.
- •He ranked 120th in Korn Ferry Tour Points List before the tournament.
- •59 is the first on the Korn Ferry Tour for the 2026 season.
- •The round ended with four straight pars to secure his score.
- •Francoeur is the 16th player in Korn Ferry Tour history to shoot a 59.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Utah Championship 2026: Chris Francoeur cards historic 59
"The 27-year-old Newburyport, Massachusetts, native has made the cut in eight Korn Ferry Tour events this year and ranks 120th in points. No better time to go low than the present.
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