Adam Svensson of Canada lines up his shot from the 16th tee during the first round of the Black Desert Championship 2024 at Black Desert Resort on October 10, 2024 in St George, Utah. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
With 250 yards and two shots standing between him and a 59, Adam Svensson stood over his ball on the final hole of Thursday’s action and had little thought about finishing with the magic number.
How was the Canadian so cool with that pressure on his shoulders?
“To be honest, I thought it was a par-72, so I didn’t even think about it really,” he said.
When did he realize?
“Until I signed my scorecard. No idea,” he said.
Whether he knew the scorecard or not, Svensson knew he played some good golf, posting an eagle and nine birdies in a scintillating 60 that put him two strokes ahead of the field after the opening day of play.
For Svensson, it marked his career-low round, and he’s got a buffer between himself and the duo of Henrik Norlander and Matt McCarty, who each finished with a 62. Svensson’s previous low round was a 61, which he’s done twice, the most recent coming at the 2019 Wyndham Championship.
