The 59 Club: Four players share the TOUR's record low

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Jul. 8, 2010

Paul Goydos became the latest member to join the exclusive club of players who have posted 59 at a PGA TOUR event. Here's a brief look at each of the four members. For more on Goydos' 59, click here for complete coverage.

The 59 Club

	AL GEIBERGER	Date: June 10, 1977 Tournament: Memphis Classic Course: Colonial CC (par 72) Notes: In the second round, Geiberger posted a 13-under 59 (29-30). He needed one eagle and 11 birdies. Starting his round on the back nine, he sank an 8-foot birdie putt on his final hole. Eventually won the tournament by three stokes
	CHIP BECK	Date: Oct. 11, 1991 Tournament: Las Vegas Invitational Course: Sunrise GC (par 72) Notes: In the third round, Beck posted a 13-under 59 (30-29). He needed 13 birdies. Starting his round on the back nine, he birdied the last three holes, including a 3-footer on the final hole. Eventually finished tied for third.
	DAVID DUVAL	Date: Jan. 24, 1999 Tournament: Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Course: PGA West (Palmer Course) (par 72) Notes: In the final round, Duval posted a 13-under 59 (31-28). He needed one eagle and 11 birdies. He made a 6-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole. Eventually won the tournament by one shot.
	PAUL GOYDOS	Date: July 8, 2010 Tournament: John Deere Classic Course: TPC Deere Run (par 71) Notes: In the first round, Goydos posted a 12-under 59 (31-28). He needed 12 birdies. He birdied eight holes on his back nine, including the final three, making a 7-foot putt on the 18th.