Skinns missed a 59 at Sanderson Farms on the last putt

the english David Skinns missed a putt for a 59but he shot a 60, the best score of his career and tournament record, to lead after a round of Sanderson Farms Championship this Thursday in Jackson, Miss.

“Actually, it’s just a dream”Skinns said of his rotation. At 12 under par, Skinns leads Michael Thorbjornsen by three strokes. Gary Woodland and Ben Griffin are tied for third at 8-under 64. Skinns teed off on the back nine at Jackson Country Club and made six birdies. After seeing a 54-foot birdie putt drop on the par-3 seventh hole, he hit his second shot on the par-4 eighth to 2 feet to set up his 12th birdie.

But on his last hole, No. 9, Skinns’ chance to make golf history went too quickly and he had to settle for par. “It’s hard not to fail Because how many 9-footers can you get to sign 59? I’m sure I’m not going to get much,” Skinns said. “But that’s the way this golf course is,” he said.

Only 14 rounds of 59 were recorded on the PGA Tourincluding two earlier this year: Cameron Young at the Travelers Championship and Hayden Springer at the John Deere Classic. Skinns, 42, is a veteran of golf tours around the world looking for his first PGA Tour title. He entered the week ranked 108th in the FedEx Cup standings and could vault himself to 63rd with a victory. The top 125 at the end of the fall is guaranteed a tour card for next year.

Thorbjornsen23, made nine birdies without a bogey in the second-best round of the day. Although he began the week ranked 134th, Thorbjornsen has already earned his tour card through 2025 through the PGA Tour University route. The former Stanford star turned pro earlier this year.

Nine players tied for fifth place at 7-under 65, including Patton Kizzire. Rickie Fowler opened with a 3-under 69, and is the defending champion Luke’s list He signed for 70, 2 under par. Then there is Reed Hugheswho shot a 4-over 76, but was a fan favorite.