Appleby takes Greenbrier Classic with final round of 59

Stuart Appleby recorded the second 59 on the US PGA Tour in less than a month – and only the fifth ever - as he stormed to victory in the Greenbrier Classic.

Starting the day seven shots behind luckless overnight leader Jeff Overton, the likeable Aussie notched nine birdies and an eagle on the par-70 course to win by one.

The European Tour has still to see its first 59, while in Japan, young star Ryo Ishikawa recorded a 58 earlier this year.

59s on tour
Al Geiberger (1977 Memphis Classic)

Chip Beck (1991 Las Vegas Invitational)

David Duval (1999 Bob Hope Invitational)

Paul Goydos (2010 John Deere Classic)

Stuart Appleby (2010 Greenbrier Classic)