Philip Barbaree Jr. made history by shooting the second-ever 59 in PGA TOUR Americas at the Commissionaires Ottawa Open presented by Lépine Apartments. The Louisiana native achieved this remarkable score during the tournament, marking the first 59 recorded on the North America Swing since the merger of PGA TOUR Canada and Latinoamerica.
In his third round at Eagle Creek Golf Club, Barbaree finished 13-under par, breaking the course record by two strokes. The only other 59 in PGA TOUR Americas history was posted by Harry Hillier in the second round of the 2024 Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship. Barbaree’s performance included an eagle on No. 18 that secured his record-setting round.
Performance Details of Barbaree’s Record Round
Barbaree began his third round strongly with a birdie on the front nine and continued to improve steadily throughout the day. Impressively, he recorded six birdies over six of the final eight holes, closing his round with the eagle that sealed the new course record at Eagle Creek. His dominant play demonstrated a high level of focus and skill on a challenging course.
Background and Recent Achievements of Philip Barbaree Jr.
Prior to this achievement, Barbaree entered the Ottawa Open ranked 35th in the Fortinet Cup standings, with his best result this season being a tie for third at the Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship. The 27-year-old professional has also secured qualification for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, where he gained attention for wearing a custom Pittsburgh Pirates jersey on his final hole.
Barbaree’s golf journey includes a collegiate career at Louisiana State University and a victory at the 2015 U.S. Junior Amateur held at Colleton River Plantation Club in Bluffton, South Carolina. He also trained at the David Toms Golf Academy as a junior, and is now in his fourth year as a professional golfer.
Implications of Barbaree’s Record and Future Prospects
Barbaree’s achievement of shooting a 59 on the PGA TOUR Americas highlights his growing status in professional golf and sets a new benchmark at Eagle Creek Golf Club. This milestone enhances his profile as he continues competing on the North America Swing and builds momentum toward major championships, including the upcoming U.S. Open. His performance is likely to inspire confidence as he aims to improve his Fortinet Cup ranking and contend for future titles.
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