Cristobal Del Solar Sets New Record with 57 at PGA-sanctioned Event

Setting a New Record

Cristobal Del Solar achieved a remarkable feat during the opening round of the Korn Ferry Tour's Astara Golf Championship. He shot a 13-under 57, setting the lowest-ever round at a PGA Tour-sanctioned event. His performance took place at the Country Club de Bogotá-Pacos in Bogota, Colombia.

Del Solar narrowly missed a shot from 6 feet out on the final hole, which could have given him a 56. He shot a 27 on the front nine and a 30 on the back nine.

The course conditions played a role in Del Solar's success. Soggy conditions from rain earlier in the week allowed players to lift, clean, and place their balls under preferred lie rules. The course itself is 6,254 yards and plays relatively short.

Del Solar's Surprising Performance

Del Solar himself was not expecting to shoot such a low score. He stated that when he approached the course, he did not have the thought of shooting a 57 in mind. He simply went out and did his best, hoping for a low score. Del Solar emphasized that while the conditions favored lower scores, he still had to execute his shots.

Del Solar's 57 ties for the lowest round in any professional tournament. The previous record of 57 was set by Ireland's David Carey in 2019. This is a significant achievement for Del Solar and solidifies his place in golf history.

Record-Breaking Performances

Del Solar's record-breaking round not only set a new mark for PGA-sanctioned events, but it also tied the previous record for any professional tournament. The Korn Ferry Tour record was previously held by Germany's Stephan Jaeger with a score of 58 in 2016.

Del Solar's incredible performance highlights the skill and talent of professional golfers, as well as the potential for records to be broken in the sport. It will be exciting to see how this achievement inspires and motivates other players in future tournaments.