Michael Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open, tying PGA Tour record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Michael Kim shot a bogey-free 59 at the 3M Open on July 24, 2026, at TPC Twin Cities. The round included five consecutive birdies starting on the third hole and four more birdies to finish. This marked the 15th 59 in PGA Tour history. Kim's performance put him at 14-under for the tournament, reflecting a significant improvement from his previous low round of 62. He previously finished second at the Valero Texas Open, but has struggled over the past months with missed cuts in major tournaments.
- •Kim birdied the last four holes at TPC Twin Cities
- •This is the 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
- •Kim's previous best round was a 62
- •He has missed four cuts in recent tournaments
- •Last player to shoot 59 was Jake Knapp in 2025
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Kim leads 3M Open after shooting 59, Scottie Scheffler drops to seven back
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Kim shoots 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history at 3M Open
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Kim cards a 59 at 3M Open, the 16th sub-60 round in history
- 5:19 PMCBS Sports — Michael Kim shoots 59 at the 2026 3M Open, joins historic group on PGA Tour with 16th sub-60 round
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Kim clinches round of 59 with 24-foot birdie on 18th hole at 3M Open
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Kim fires 59 for 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
"Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round at TPC Twin Cities to get to 14 under for the tournament and open a three-shot lead over three players after two rounds.
"With 12 birdies and no bogeys on the day, Michael Kim recorded the 15th score of 59 in PGA Tour history in Round 2 of the 2026 3M Open.
"Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round at TPC Twin Cities to get to 14-under for the tournament.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 12:59 AMMichael Kim leads 3M Open after shooting 59, Scottie Scheffler drops to seven back
Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round at TPC Twin Cities to get to 14 under for the tournament and open a three-shot lead over three players after two rounds.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:09 PMMichael Kim shoots 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history at 3M Open
Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round at TPC Twin Cities to get to 14-under for the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:46 PMMichael Kim cards a 59 at 3M Open, the 16th sub-60 round in history
With 12 birdies and no bogeys on the day, Michael Kim recorded the 15th score of 59 in PGA Tour history in Round 2 of the 2026 3M Open.
- CBS SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:19 PMMichael Kim shoots 59 at the 2026 3M Open, joins historic group on PGA Tour with 16th sub-60 round
Michael Kim shot a 12-under 59 on Friday at TPC Twin Cities to grab the lead
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:12 PMMichael Kim clinches round of 59 with 24-foot birdie on 18th hole at 3M Open
Kim finished with no bogeys on the day to set the course record.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:03 PMMichael Kim fires 59 for 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
Kim holed a 24-foot putt on his final hole Friday to etch his name into the PGA Tour record book.
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