Ravano shoots 59 on Challenge Tour

[Dan2501]

Nicolo Ravano became only the second player in the history of the European, Challenge and Seniors Tours to card a 59, which he achieved during the second round of the Fred Olsen Challenge de España.

The Italian joined France’s Adrien Mörk – who made the first official 59 on the Challenge Tour in 2006 – in the history books by shooting an incredible 12 under par, bogey-free round, carding ten birdies and an eagle to break the course record at Tecina Golf by one stroke.

The 31 year old picked up five birdies over the front nine, reaching the turn in 31. The Genoa man, who earned a European Tour card for this season at Qualifying School, then continued his stunning form over the back nine, making four consecutive birdies from holes 12 to 15.

After a further gain at the 17th hole, Ravano walked down the 18th fairway knowing he needed an eagle to make history.

And it was only until he came on to the green that the record-breaker knew he had made history, after holing out from the fairway with his sand wedge.
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Heck of an effort that. 69 on the first day followed by 59 on the second. 2nd player to shoot 59 on the Challenge Tour.