Sahith Theegala ties birdie record at Wyndham Championship round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Sahith Theegala started strong at the 2026 Wyndham Championship, making six consecutive birdies to tie a PGA Tour record. He finished the front nine with eight birdies, shooting a 62 and positioning himself just one shot off the early lead held by Beau Hossler. Despite a lackluster back nine, where he made eight pars, Theegala expressed satisfaction with his performance, saying it didn't feel like a fluke. With his 62, he aims for his first victory since 2023 and potentially a higher spot in the FedEx Cup standings.
- •Theegala tied the record for consecutive birdies to start a round.
- •He shot a 62 in the opening round at Sedgefield Country Club.
- •Theegala ended the front nine with eight birdies but only made one on the back nine.
- •He is currently one shot behind leader Beau Hossler.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Didn't feel like a fluke': Tour winner ties birdie record with ‘wild' Wyndham round
"Sahith Theegala didn't waste any time at the 2026 Wyndham Championship, reeling off six birdies to start his round and tie a PGA Tour record.
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