Hayden Springer shoots 59 at John Deere Classic

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Hayden Springer used an unlikely eagle-birdie finish to shoot a 12-under 59 to open the John Deere Classic on Thursday, marking the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.

Springer fired an 8-under 27 on the front nine at TPC Deere Run - the lowest nine-hole score on tour since 2000 - then went quiet for several holes. He was 9 under through 16 holes when he h