Michael Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open, 16th sub-60 on tour

Michael Kim etched his name into PGA Tour history on Friday, July 24, 2026, by shooting a 12-under-par 59 during the second round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. The bogey-free round, featuring 12 birdies, is the 16th sub-60 score in tour history and propelled Kim to a three-shot lead at the tournament's halfway point.

The 33-year-old American, born in Seoul, South Korea, secured his place in the record books with a dramatic 24-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole, raising his arms in triumph before a celebratory fist pump. The putt capped a remarkable closing stretch where he birdied the final four holes, knowing he needed to finish strong to reach the iconic number. "I kind of remember thinking on 18 that you have to go for it," Kim said. "60 or 61 doesn't really make too much of a difference. To shoot 59 today was pretty cool and feels like I'm part of the history books."

Kim's historic day was built on a scorching putter and aggressive play. He caught fire early with five consecutive birdies from the third through seventh holes, making the turn in 29 strokes. After birdies on the 10th and 12th, he closed with the four-birdie run, navigating the...