Frankie Capan III shoots 13-under 58 in Korn Ferry Tour event

Ties Korn Ferry Tour record for relation to par and matches second-lowest score in tour history

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:04pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a golfer's swing and the Texas Rangers Golf Club course in a cubist style, using sharp, overlapping geometric planes and vibrant colors to capture the energy and skill of the record-breaking round.A cubist interpretation of Frankie Capan III's record-breaking 13-under 58 round on the Korn Ferry Tour, deconstructing the golf swing and course into a dynamic geometric composition.Arlington Today

Frankie Capan III shot a remarkable 13-under 58 on Thursday in the Veritex Bank Championship at Texas Rangers Golf Club, tying the Korn Ferry Tour record for relation to par and matching the second-lowest score in tour history. Capan played an eight-hole stretch in 9 under, making an eagle and seven straight birdies, to break the course record of 59 set by Masters champion Scottie Scheffler.

Why it matters

Capan's historic round showcases the incredible talent on the Korn Ferry Tour, which serves as a feeder system for the PGA Tour. His performance highlights the competitive nature of professional golf and the ability of young players to challenge course records, even at prestigious venues like Texas Rangers Golf Club.

The details

Capan played an eight-hole stretch in 9 under, making an eagle on the par-5 ninth and following with seven straight birdies. He two-putted for par on the 17th hole, then saved par with a 7-foot putt on the 18th after hitting into a fairway bunker. The 58 broke the course record of 59 set by Scottie Scheffler in a casual round with friends in 2020.

  • Capan shot his 13-under 58 on Thursday, April 18, 2026.
  • The previous course record of 59 was set by Scottie Scheffler on May 3, 2020.

The players

Frankie Capan III

A 24-year-old professional golfer making his 31st start on the Korn Ferry Tour. He previously played college golf at the University of Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast University.

Scottie Scheffler

The reigning Masters champion, who set the previous course record of 59 at Texas Rangers Golf Club in a casual round with friends in 2020.

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What they’re saying

“Whenever you're out there playing well and going low, I really just wanted to keep going as much as I could. I know this course might be gettable the next few days, so just tried to get as many as I could.”

— Frankie Capan III, Professional Golfer

“When someone said it was for 58, I was excited because I know Scottie Scheffler shot 59, so whenever you can beat that guy, especially nowadays, I mean, you've got to take advantage.”

— Frankie Capan III, Professional Golfer

What’s next

Capan will look to continue his strong play over the next few rounds of the Veritex Bank Championship as he aims to secure a spot on the PGA Tour through the Korn Ferry Tour's season-long points race.

The takeaway

Frankie Capan III's historic 13-under 58 on the Korn Ferry Tour highlights the incredible talent and competitive nature of professional golf's developmental circuit. His ability to challenge course records set by major champions like Scottie Scheffler demonstrates the depth of skill among the next generation of PGA Tour stars.