John Daly Sets PGA Tour Champions Single-Hole Record with 19

John Daly set a PGA Tour Champions record by scoring 19 on the par-5 12th hole during the first round of the Sanford International at Minnehaha Country Club. Starting the hole 4-over par, Daly hit his tee shot into the rough and then hit seven balls into water hazards before finally reaching the green on his 18th shot. Despite the disastrous hole, Daly managed to birdie the 15th hole and finished the round with a score of 88, 18-over par, placing last in the field. This score broke the previous Champions Tour record for the highest score on a single hole, previously held by Bruce Crampton with 16. Daly's 19 on the 12th surpasses his prior worst of 18 on a par-5 at Bay Hill in 1998, and while it is the highest on the senior tour, it is not the worst in PGA Tour history, where Tommy Armour once scored 23 on a hole. Reactions to Daly's round varied, with some fans expressing sympathy for his perseverance and others criticizing his performance.