Cameron Young became the 12th PGA Tour player to break 60 after carding an 11-under 59 in the third round of the Travelers Championship.
Cameron Young's remarkable performance on Saturday at the Travelers Championship etched his name into the annals of golf history. The 25-year-old American became the 12th PGA Tour player to break the formidable 60 barrier, firing an 11-under 59 in the third round.
Young's blistering round propelled him into contention for his first PGA Tour victory. He entered the clubhouse tied for the lead after trailing by 11 strokes at the start of the day.
Young Joins Elite Club with Sub-60 Round at Travelers
The fireworks began early for Young, who opened with a scintillating birdie-birdie-eagle-birdie stretch. He drained a 142-yard approach shot for eagle on the par-four third hole, setting the stage for a record-breaking day.
Young's dominance continued on the back nine, where he added two more birdies to reach the turn at 28. After a brief cooling-off period, he regained momentum on the par-four 15th hole, where he drove the green and landed within four feet of the pin. A tap-in eagle pushed him to 10-under for the day.
Young Joins Elite Club with Sub-60 Round at Travelers
Needing a par on the 18th hole to secure his historic score, Young calmly sank a nine-foot putt to etch his name in the record books.
Young's 59 was a masterpiece of precision and putting prowess. He recorded nine pars, seven birdies, two eagles, and zero bogeys, making 115 feet worth of putts.
Young Joins Elite Club with Sub-60 Round at Travelers
The achievement marks the seventh sub-60 round on all pro tours this year, and the first PGA Tour 59 since Scottie Scheffler's feat at the 2020 Northern Trust.
Young's remarkable performance was made possible by soggy course conditions and the potential for further rain, which allowed him to lift, clean, and place his golf ball in the short grass.
Despite missing a short birdie putt on the 16th hole after his eagle on the 15th, Young remains in contention for the Travelers Championship title. A victory would cap off a memorable weekend for the young star.
Young's accomplishment is a testament to his exceptional talent and the resilience he has shown to overcome early adversity in the tournament. His sub-60 round places him among the elite players in the game and sets the stage for even greater achievements in the future.
