Congratulations to Brandt Snedeker for shooting a 59 yesterday at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, NC. He is the ninth player in history to shoot a sub-sixty round and frankly I am surprised. I have always thought Brandt had a solid game and he is definitely a streaky player, however I did not think he had a 59 in his game. I guess, I was proven wrong again.
It is hard to believe, but Snedeker started his round with a bogey. In the next 17 holes, he shot a smooth 12 under par. Shoot a 27 (8 under par) on his back nine (front nine for the course) demonstrated that any player at anytime can shoot a low golf score on the PGA Tour.
Snedeker is having a mediocre year. With only 3 top 10s, missing the cut 35% of the time, and sitting 80 place in the FEDEX standings, Snedeker would not be the odds on favorite to shot a sub 60 round. I guess basing a choice just on stats is not as effective as on might think. There is that unknown; the lucky guess; the special something; gut feel, more important when picking a winner or someone to shoot 59.
I know some golf purists will suggest that his was not a real 59 because the par for the course was only 70. I think that that assessment is harsh and a 59 is a true 59 regardless of the par of the course. Anyone who can shoot a minus 8 in one dine deserves all the accolades we can muster. Congratulations Brandt Snedeker on an awesome score and making history! I bet you are a grateful golfer today!
What are your thoughts on Brandt’s historic score?
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
I think a 59 is a 59, simple as that. Brandt has always been one of the good guys on tour, since he could never win a major this is something he can keep with him forever. No matter the par on the course, he bogeyed the first and still shot 59…incredible.
Sebastien
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Totally agree!
Cheers Jim
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I think it is great. I went to college with Brandt’s Mom so have always followed his career. Fantastic accomplishment! Also, some of these par 70 courses are really par 72 for members.
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David,
Thanks for jumping in. It is great to hear personal stories. You point about the course being a 72 for members is valid and indicates that the PGA does try to set the course up to challenge the pros, but not Brandt apparently!
Cheers Jim
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Yes, I agree with you and Kevin, that’s a bit harsh. Funny line Jim, crabs in the bucket! I’ll be using that. And, as Brandt is a fellow Nashvillian I have always rooted for him, he’s as humble as they get.
Go Sneds!
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Pee Wee, we are all on the same page!
Cheers Jim
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I’d say that’s a bit harsh too. Unless maybe you shot one on a par 72. Then you can gloat all you want.
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Kevin
I agree. A 59 is a 59 and the shooter can be proud of their shot. But, there are always someone who want to be the crabs in the bucket! Have an awesome day on the course.
Cheers Jim
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