What Is the Lowest Round in PGA Tour History? The Record 58
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The lowest round in PGA Tour history is 58, shot by Jim Furyk in the final round of the 2016 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. It was 12 under par and remains the tour’s benchmark, distinct from lower scores recorded on other tours or short courses. For more golf context, see who has won the most majors, the career Grand Slam and what an albatross is.
What is the PGA Tour’s lowest round?
Jim Furyk’s 58 is the record. The PGA Tour’s own historical review lists the round as the first 58 in tour history, and Guinness records the same score, date and event.
| Record detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Player | Jim Furyk |
| Score | 58 |
| Relative to par | 12 under |
| Event | 2016 Travelers Championship |
| Round | Final round |
| Course | TPC River Highlands, Connecticut |
| Scorecard shape | 10 birdies, one eagle, two pars |
How did Furyk shoot 58?
Furyk combined an eagle, 10 birdies and two pars without a bogey. The score came in the final round, when he needed a remarkable closing performance rather than a low opening-round total.
The record is easier to understand when the score and par are kept together: 58 is not “12 under” in isolation; it is 12 under on that course’s par-70 setup.
How does 58 compare with 59?
Several PGA Tour players have shot 59, but 58 is lower and remains Furyk’s unique record. A score’s place in the record book depends on the tour, event status, course par and whether the round was officially recognized.
Do not merge PGA Tour, PGA Tour-sanctioned, Web.com or other professional-tour records into one table without labelling the governing circuit.
Is 58 the lowest round in all golf?
No. Amateur rounds, other professional tours and different course lengths produce other low scores. The useful claim is narrower: 58 is the lowest official single-round score in PGA Tour history.
How should the record be cited?
Use the PGA Tour and Guinness entries for the score, event and course, and include the date checked. If a future official round beats 58, update the record rather than preserving a stale superlative.
Frequently asked questions
Was Furyk’s 58 a major championship round?
No. It was the final round of the 2016 Travelers Championship.
Was the course par 70?
Yes, the 58 was 12 under on a par-70 layout.
Did Furyk win the tournament?
The record round is separate from the tournament winner; do not infer the event result from the scoring record alone.
Has a PGA Tour player shot 57?
No official PGA Tour round lower than 58 is recorded in the cited record sources.
Are 59s common?
No. Sub-60 rounds remain rare even on a tour with thousands of rounds each season.
Is the record likely to change?
It could, so recheck the official PGA Tour record page before using “lowest” in a future update.
Furyk’s 58 is a precise, well-documented PGA Tour record. Keep the tour, course, par and round attached to the number so it is not inflated into a claim about all golf.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest round in PGA Tour history?+
Jim Furyk's 58 is the lowest official single-round score in PGA Tour history.
When did Jim Furyk shoot 58?+
He shot 58 in the final round of the 2016 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.
How far under par was 58?+
It was 12 under par on the par-70 layout.
Has anyone else shot 58 on the PGA Tour?+
Furyk remains the only player to shoot 58 on the PGA Tour, although many players have shot 59.
Is 58 the lowest golf score ever?+
No. Other tours, events and course par values produce different records. This is specifically the PGA Tour record.
Where can I verify the record?+
Use the PGA Tour's sub-60 record page and Guinness World Records' PGA Tour entry.
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