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Sahith Theegala ties PGA Tour record with six straight birdies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Sahith Theegala ties PGA Tour record with six straight birdies

Summary

Sahith Theegala opened his round at the Wyndham Championship with six consecutive birdies, tying a PGA Tour record. This occurred at Sedgefield Country Club on Thursday afternoon. Theegala's attempt for a seventh straight birdie resulted in a bogey at the par-3 7th, leaving him at 5 under through seven holes. Beau Hossler leads with a first-round score of 61, marking the fifth low score in three weeks. Live coverage of the first round began at 3 p.m.

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By the Numbers

•Theegala starts strong with six birdies in a row.
•He bogeyed the 7th hole after six straight birdies.
•Beau Hossler leads with a score of 61.
•Live coverage of the Wyndham Championship is ongoing.
•Theegala could aim for a sub-60 round.

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6:50 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour record for most birdies to start a round? Sahith Theegala starts out hot, ties mark

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Sahith Theegala got the best of Sedgefield Country Club early Thursday afternoon, opening with six straight circles to tie a PGA Tour record.
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