Blades Brown's bid for history has been reduced to a mere footnote, but he can take immense pride in the performance that will be remembered for years to come. The 18-year-old phenom shot an astonishing 59 at the American Express Open, just one stroke shy of perfection, and tied Scottie Scheffler for the lead after two rounds.
The pressure was palpable on the final hole, but Brown remained calm, sticking to his game plan as he laid out a beautiful line. Unfortunately, it did not come to fruition as his putt sailed past the hole. However, rather than dwell on what could have been, Brown chose to focus on the positives and acknowledged that he had done everything he could.
"I executed my game plan," he said with conviction. "I couldn't get it this time but I'm so stoked."
Brown's 59 is the lowest round in PGA Tour history by an 18-year-old since 1983, a feat that will likely be studied and emulated for years to come. His round was nothing short of sensational, with six birdies and an eagle leaving even the most seasoned pros scrambling to keep up.
The dramatic turn of events at the back nine saw Brown climb into contention without dropping a single shot, before ultimately falling just one stroke short. The fact that he had to fly 3,000 miles from the Bahamas to make this incredible push is a testament to his dedication and work ethic.
Scheffler, meanwhile, has built on his impressive first-round 63 with a second-round 64, adding eight birdies to his tally without dropping a single bogey. His round was equally stunning, and he will likely be the player to beat over the final two days of competition.
Brown's decision to take on the challenge at The American Express will be remembered for years to come. Though he may not have achieved the historic 59, he has cemented his place among the game's elite and proved that the future is bright indeed.
The pressure was palpable on the final hole, but Brown remained calm, sticking to his game plan as he laid out a beautiful line. Unfortunately, it did not come to fruition as his putt sailed past the hole. However, rather than dwell on what could have been, Brown chose to focus on the positives and acknowledged that he had done everything he could.
"I executed my game plan," he said with conviction. "I couldn't get it this time but I'm so stoked."
Brown's 59 is the lowest round in PGA Tour history by an 18-year-old since 1983, a feat that will likely be studied and emulated for years to come. His round was nothing short of sensational, with six birdies and an eagle leaving even the most seasoned pros scrambling to keep up.
The dramatic turn of events at the back nine saw Brown climb into contention without dropping a single shot, before ultimately falling just one stroke short. The fact that he had to fly 3,000 miles from the Bahamas to make this incredible push is a testament to his dedication and work ethic.
Scheffler, meanwhile, has built on his impressive first-round 63 with a second-round 64, adding eight birdies to his tally without dropping a single bogey. His round was equally stunning, and he will likely be the player to beat over the final two days of competition.
Brown's decision to take on the challenge at The American Express will be remembered for years to come. Though he may not have achieved the historic 59, he has cemented his place among the game's elite and proved that the future is bright indeed.
! the pressure must've been crazy on the last hole tho 
but like he said, he executed his game plan and stuck to it 
. i love how calm he stayed under all that pressure 
, most ppl would've freaked out or something 
. and yeah, flying all the way from the bahamas for this is a total testament to his dedication 
. can't wait to see what's next for him! 
but honestly it's not even about that, he went out there and gave it his all and that's what matters 
the fact that he flew 3k miles to make it happen shows how dedicated he is and i am literally living for this kid's potential 
he's already proven himself as one of the best and i'm so hyped to see what he does next 
! I mean, a 59 is crazy enough on its own, but the fact that he was so close to perfection at just 18 years old? That's just insane 
. I love how he didn't dwell on what could've been and instead chose to focus on the positives. He's got some serious game, that one! 
I'm just saying, 59 in a major? That's impressive, don't get me wrong, but it's also kinda crazy how easy it was for this kid to go out there and crush it. Like, we're still talking about the same game that can leave even the pros struggling with one bad shot. 
I'm just waiting to see if he can back it up over the whole tournament or if it's all just a fluke...
and his game plan is solid as a rock 
. I love how he didn't dwell on what could've been and instead focused on the positives 
. He's definitely one to watch out for in the future 
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. That shows dedication and work ethic for sure 
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i feel like this is gonna be a really competitive tournament now with these two at the lead 
, i mean that round was insane 
. And let's be real, flying 3,000 miles to make this push is straight fire 
. Scheffler's not too shabby either, but Brown's gotta take all the credit for that record-breaking round 
He came so close to making history with that insane 59! I mean, who needs a hole-in-one when you can shoot a sub-60 round? 
The kid's got skills for days and it's amazing to see him stay calm under pressure. I think Scottie Scheffler might have something to worry about this weekend