Rookie Chris Francoeur Shoots Course-Record 59 at Utah Championship
Chris Francoeur, a rookie on the Korn Ferry Tour, shot a course-record 59 in the second round of the Utah Championship at Ogden Golf & Country Club. Despite feeling nervous on his final hole, Francoeur secured the historic round with…
Salt Lake City, UT, July 31, 2026 —
Rookie golfer Chris Francoeur made history at the Utah Championship on Friday, firing a course-record 59 in the second round at Ogden Golf & Country Club. The remarkable performance propelled the first-year Korn Ferry Tour player into the tournament lead.
Francoeur’s historic round came despite experiencing nerves on his final hole. He ultimately secured the 59 by making par, capping off a day of exceptional play. The score marks a significant achievement in his burgeoning professional career.
The Utah Championship also had a local angle, with several golfers with ties to the state competing. However, many of these players faced challenges and struggled to make the tournament’s cut. Further details regarding the performance of golfers with Utah ties were not immediately available.
Information regarding the specific circumstances of Francoeur’s round, such as the number of birdies or any particularly challenging moments beyond the final hole, was not provided in the summary. The exact margin of his lead after the second round also remains unspecified.
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