10 Jul 2010

Paul Goydos shoots 59 in Illinois

11:30 am on 10 July 2010

The Californian golfer Paul Goydos has become the fourth player to break 60 on the PGA tour, posting a 12-under par 59 in the opening round of the John Deere Classic in Illinois.

Goydos had 12 birdies on his card, eight of them on the homeward nine holes.

At 46, he's the oldest player to break 60 on the PGA tour, and he joines Al Geiberger, Chip Beck and David Duval in the exclusive club.