Michael Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open, one shot short of record
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Michael Kim shot a 12-under par 59 during the second round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on Friday, marking only the 16th sub-60 score in PGA Tour history. His flawless round included 12 birdies and no bogeys, bringing him to 14-under par for the tournament and giving him a three-shot lead. Kim's performance is notable as it falls just one shot short of the Tour record of 58 held by Jim Furyk. A cluster of players, including Ben Kohles, Chandler Phillips, and Emiliano Grillo, are tied for second place after round two. Kim will aim to maintain his lead during the next rounds of the tournament this weekend.
- •Kim leads the 3M Open at 14-under par after two rounds.
- •He recorded 12 birdies during his 59, the lowest round of the PGA Tour this year.
- •A group of three players trails Kim by three shots in second place.
- •Kim's score of 59 ties him for the second-lowest round in PGA Tour history.
- •The final rounds of the tournament are set for this weekend.
"Michael Kim sensationally recorded only the 16th sub-60 score in the history of the PGA Tour as he shot a 12-under par 59 to shoot up the leaderboard at the 3M Open on Friday.
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