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