Sebastián Muñoz made headlines at the LIV Golf event held at The Club at Chatham Hills, located just outside Indianapolis, by shooting a remarkable 12-under 59. This achievement sets him apart among the rarest of company. He now joins Joaquín Niemann and Bryson DeChambeau as the only players in LIV circuit history to shoot under 60 since its inception in 2022.
Despite facing challenges early in his round, including a double-bogey 6 on the par-4 fifth hole, Muñoz showcased incredible resilience. The 29-year-old Colombian reacted with his own sensational stretch, birdieing the last 13 of his final 14 holes. His round included a streak of eight straight birdies, proving his incredible talent and competitive spirit.
Muñoz capped off his round with a tap-in birdie on the par-4 first hole after hitting a perfect wedge shot. His performance is a highlight of the film and shows just what an insane prodigy he actually is. He is now three shots clear of fellow competitor Dustin Johnson after the first round.
Muñoz’s victory has moved him up to seventh place in the player standings after his first full LIV season. He is one of three players inside the top 10 without a victory this season, joining No. In fact, Jon Rahm and Carlos Ortiz are the only other players who can lay the same claim.
When Muñoz took a look back on his round, he couldn’t have been happier—calling it an “amazing round.” He elaborated on his journey throughout the game, saying, “I started par-par-birdie, feeling like normal, just try and go low. Then that double hits me, and I just kind of stayed positive. Made a couple birdies, and tried to make a run, and we made eight straight. When I look, I got cameras on top of me, and I kind of make the math and it’s possible, you just got to birdie out. I made a great putt on 17 and 18 to keep it going and then a great wedge shot here on 1 to finish it up.”
Muñoz was forced to take two penalty shots on the fifth hole but didn’t allow that to rattle him. He kept his cool and made a stunning reversal on his round. His dazzling performance has vaulted him into a fantastic position for the tournament to come. Fans are eager to see what he’ll do next!
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