Adam Svensson sets a new tournament record with an incredible 11-under 60 in the opening round of the 3M Open. Watch the highlights of his stunning performance, including a 48-foot eagle putt on the closing hole. Svensson leads by two shots over Sam Stevens and Thorbjørn Olesen. Get insights from Svensson’s post-round interview and see the key moments that made this round one of the best in PGA TOUR history. Learn about the challenges faced by other top players like Rickie Fowler and Jhonattan Vegas. Don’t miss the excitement and drama from the TPC Twin Cities course.
Adam Spenson’s record-breaking 60 at 3M Open highlights and interview. Imagine starting a golf tournament with a bang. Literally, Adam Spencson did just that. Setting a tournament record with an incredible opening round 60 at the 3M Open, leaving the competition in awe. But here’s where it gets really interesting. This Canadian golfer’s remarkable feat didn’t just stop at the record books. It also positioned him two shots ahead of Sam Stevens and Thorvier Olison after the first round. As the crowd held its collective breath, Spenson sunk a 48 ft eagle putt on the final hole, cementing his 11 under 60 and making history at the TPZ Twin Cities course. This wasn’t just any ordinary round, though. It was the lowest in the tournament’s seven-year history, tying the course record set by Paul Goyos back in 2017. And this is the part most people miss. Senson’s impressive performance included nine birdies and not a single dropped shot. A true testament to his skill and focus. But what’s even more remarkable is that this 31-year-old golfer has only had one top 25 finish in 21 starts this season and has missed an astonishing 11 putts. So what changed? According to Spencen, it all came down to a great range session and some amazing putting, including a nearly 40ft birdie on the 11th hole and a 34-footer on the fourth. In fact, he needed just 25 putts to complete his round, showcasing his career best 60, the second lowest score on the PGA Tour this season. As Jake Knap shot 59 at the Cognizig Classic in the Palm Beaches in February, the bar has been set high. And Spenc’s achievement is all the more impressive. But here’s the controversy. Stevens could have potentially shot 59 if he hadn’t put his second shot from 246 yards into the water on the par 518th, leading to his lone bogey and a 62. As he explained, the gap between his threeiron and 3-wood proved to be a challenge, and he took a risk that didn’t quite pay off. Meanwhile, other golfers like Ricky Fowler and Emiliano Go are under pressure to perform as they currently rank between 60th and 80th in the FedEx Cup standings and need a strong showing to secure spots in the 70man field for the Ferga playoffs event in two weeks. As Fowler aptly put it, good golf solves a lot of things. With defending champion Hottton Vegas shooting 68 and Haong Lee, who finished tied for fourth at last week’s open championship, shooting a one under 70, the competition is heating up. So, we have to ask, can Adam Spenson keep up this incredible momentum or will the pressure get to him? And what about the other golfers? Will they be able to turn their gains around and make the comeback? The real question is, what do you think? Can Spenson take home the win, or will someone else rise to the challenge?
