In the world of college golf, there is an elite and exclusive club known as Club 60, where new members are rarely added. The cost of entry into this club is a once-in-a-lifetime round where a player shoots a score of 60 or lower. While no player has ever crossed the scoring threshold into the 50s, 19 men’s players have signed for a 60. On the women’s side, while no one has signed for a 60 in an official college round, five players have signed for a 61, with the most recent being Denver’s Anna Zanusso at the Westbrook Invitational in 2020.
One of the most recent additions to Club 60 is Joonho Kim of Div. II Embry-Riddle, who shot a first-round 60 at the Shark Invitational with 10 birdies and an eagle, coming close to a 59 if not for a bogey on the par-4 16th. Other notable members of Club 60 include Nick Dunlap from Alabama, Nathan Han from Columbia, Ryan Eshleman from Auburn, Sebastian Sandin from Lindsey Wilson, Steven Fisk from Georgia Southern, Li Wang, Markus Lindberg, and many more.
When it comes to the historic rounds that members of Club 60 have posted, each golfer has a unique story. For example, Li Wang had been struggling with a new swing change before shooting the best round in his program’s history with a 10-under 60. Paul Casey, who went on to have a successful professional career, shot a 10-under 60 at the 1999 Pac-10 Championship during his time at Arizona State University. Each member of Club 60 has their own story of how they achieved this incredible feat during their college golf career.
The incredible rounds posted by members of Club 60 have had a significant impact on their respective teams and events. For example, Ryan Eshleman’s 10-under 60 during the first round of the Maui Jim Intercollegiate helped his Auburn Tigers win the event by five shots. Similarly, Nathan Han’s 11-under 60 during the first round of the Columbia Fall Invite set a program record for the Lions and helped them secure a victory in the event. These historic rounds not only showcase the individual talent of the players but also elevate their teams to success on the college golf stage.
The pursuit of shooting a round of 60 or lower in college golf is a rare and prestigious achievement that only a select few have accomplished. The members of Club 60 serve as an inspiration to aspiring college golfers and a reminder of the incredible skill and talent that exists within the sport. Each round of 60 represents hours of practice, dedication, and perseverance, and will forever be a part of college golf history. As the club continues to grow with each new member, the legacy of Club 60 in the world of college golf will only continue to expand and inspire future generations of players.
