Michael Kim produced a second-round 59 at the 3M Open, becoming the 15th player in PGA Tour history to break 60 and moving three shots clear at TPC Twin Cities.
Key points
- Kim shot a 12-under-par 59 in the second round.
- He reached 14 under through 36 holes.
- The PGA Tour listed him three shots ahead of Ben Kohles.
A rare number changed the tournament
Kim followed an opening 69 with a 59, a 10-shot improvement that moved him to 14 under. The PGA Tour leaderboard placed Ben Kohles at 11 under after two rounds.
A sub-60 score draws immediate attention, but Kim still faced two full rounds with the field able to attack receptive conditions.
The weekend asks a different question
Friday rewarded aggression and precise distance control. Saturday asks whether the leader can accept more ordinary scoring without turning comparison to the 59 into pressure.
Scottie Scheffler remained in the tournament, adding another source of pressure behind the overnight lead.
Boda8 Sport analysis
Analysis: The most important shot after a 59 is the first one on Saturday. Kim must reset the scoreboard from history to process.
Boda8 Sport will watch pace on the greens and conservative targets because both help a leader protect decision quality after an exceptional round.
Sources reviewed
- 01PGA Tour3M Open leaderboardAccessed 24 Jul 2026
- 02Golf Channel3M Open tee times and how to watch the third round24 Jul 2026