Hayden Springer shoots 59 to race clear at John Deere Classic

Second round of 59 in last fortnight on PGA TourSpringer: ‘I’m at a loss for words at being able to do that’

World No 236 Hayden Springer managed the PGA Tour’s second 59 inside a fortnight to take the early first-round lead on 12 under at the John Deere Classic in Illinois.

Twelve days after Cameron Young registered the 13th ever sub-60 round on the tour at the Travelers Championship, Springer, who only earned his tour card via qualifying school in December, added his name to the growing list when a superb front nine was matched by a remarkable finish.