Knapp shoots PGA's 15th-ever 59 in opening round of Cognizant Classic
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Jake Knapp started off the Cognizant Classic with a bang.
The 30-year-old shot a 12-under 59 to open his tournament at the PGA National Resort Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
A native of Costa Mesa, CA, Knapp's round was bogey-free and included 12 birdies. It was the 15th sub-60 round in PGA history and a course record.
Currently No. 99 in the World Golf Rankings, Knapp's lone PGA victory came at the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta Vallarta, defeating Sami Valimaki by two strokes.