Frankie Capan III made history on Thursday by tying the lowest under-par round ever recorded in the Korn Ferry Tour. The 24-year-old Minnesota native delivered a scorching 13-under 58 at the Veritex Bank Championship held at the Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington.
Yes, a 13-under 58, folks.
Capan, a product of Florida Gulf Coast University, blazed through the course, showcasing his skill with four under through his first eight holes before an eagle on the par-5 ninth ignited his momentum. A staggering streak of seven consecutive birdies on the back nine propelled him to a remarkable finish, leaving him with back-to-back pars on his final two holes.
While Capan's achievement is undoubtedly impressive, it's worth noting that it wasn't the only sub-60 score on the Korn Ferry Tour this year. In February, Cristobal Del Solar posted a 57, followed by 19-year-old Aldrich Potgieter's 59 at the Astara Golf Championship. However, these scores came with certain caveats due to the course's unique conditions.
The Texas Rangers layout, measuring at 7,010 yards with a par of 71, provided a challenging setting for Capan's historic round. Yet, he rose to the occasion, joining an elite group of golfers who have achieved a 58 in world-ranked professional golf tours.
Currently in his second year on the Korn Ferry Tour, Capan entered the Veritex Bank Championship ranked 30th on the season-long points list, vying for a coveted PGA Tour card for the upcoming season. His exceptional performance undoubtedly bolsters his chances of realizing that aspiration.
Frankie Capan III's record-tying round serves as a testament to the depth of talent on the Korn Ferry Tour and highlights the remarkable skill of emerging golfers striving to make their mark on the professional circuit.
