The record round contained 10 birdies and three eagles, one of which was a hole in one.
The only "bad" on the lap was a missed birdie putt from 2.5 meters on the 14th hole.
- When I realized that I made 26 shots on the first nine holes then I started to feel that this is absurd, Hughes said afterwards to Golf.com
In 2012, the Australian Rhein Gibson scored a 55, also in Oklahoma and in 1962 Homero Blancos did the same at a local competition in Texas, writes Golf Channel.
Hughes thus touches the world record.
When Hughes came in after the round, he was unsure how to tell about the incredible round.
He was afraid of not being believed or sounding cocky and decided to just ask in the clubhouse.
- Hi, what's the track record?
He answered 59 and I said, ok I went around at 55 so I think I hit it, Hughes tells Golf.com.
- This gives me a lot of confidence.
It is remarkable to be on a list of so few names of people who have gone on 50 something.
I feel blessed to be able to be a part of the story in some way, says Huges who will soon hope to become a professional.
But so far in his three competitions he has not passed a qualifying limit.
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Anna Nordqvist lost the lead - two bogeys destroyed the final round Photo: TT Nyhetsbyrån