Our 11–13 group asked this after drills today: who shot the first 59 on the PGA Tour, and at which course? I’m building a set of short history questions for next Tuesday’s skills lab to keep learning fun; share your go-to tidbits and I’ll turn them into warm-up cards.
Al Geiberger — “Mr. 59” — at Colonial Country Club during the 1977 Memphis Classic… I’ve had good luck making the kids hit a 59‑foot putt first to feel the number before flipping the card; some will mix it up with Furyk’s 58, which makes a nice bonus note.
And first 59 was at Colonial Country Club in the 1977 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic — Al Geiberger on a par‑72. For your “next Tuesday’s skills lab,” I have my 11–13s run a three‑hole team best‑ball with a -2 target and call it “59 pace” so the scoring clicks; want a quick card for that?