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Michael Kim cards 15th-ever 59 in PGA Tour history at 3M Open

Michael Kim has joined an elite group of golfers by carding a 59 at the 2026 3M Open.

By · Published July 24, 2026  21:26 UTC · Updated July 27, 2026  23:28 UTC

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Michael Kim shot a tournament record 59 at the 3M Open after draining 12 birdies. He secured the historic score by nailing a birdie on the 18th hole.

Epilogue added 86d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 14 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 11.
  • Primary Driver: Michael Kim has joined an elite group of golfers by carding a 59 at the 2026 3M Open.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Michael Kim recorded a round of 59 during the 2026 3M Open, marking the 15th time this score has been achieved in PGA Tour history. The round included 12 birdies, with the final stroke occurring on the 18th hole.

Coverage from BBC, Golfweek, Star Tribune, PGA Tour, and ESPN emphasizes the historical significance of the performance. Outlets highlight that the score constitutes a new tournament record for the 3M Open.

Future reports will track Kim’s performance in the remainder of the 3M Open tournament. Coverage does not yet specify how this round will impact the final standings.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 89d ago.

The obvious questions

What is the significance of the round?

It is the 15th-ever 59 recorded in PGA Tour history and a new tournament record for the 3M Open.

How many birdies did Michael Kim score?

He recorded 12 birdies during the round.

When did this occur?

The round took place on July 24, 2026, at the 3M Open.

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