Annika Sörenstam ’s iconic 59 from the Standard Register PING tournament, from 24 years ago, might be one of the greatest rounds in LPGA history, but there’s a new name lighting up the LPGA. Japan’s Minami Katsu , the 27-year-old star, just pulled off one of the most flawless rounds we’ve seen in recent history at the 2025 Buick LPGA Shanghai.

During the second round, Katsu fired a remarkable 11-under-par 61, setting a new course record at Qizhong Garden Golf Club. Her round included twelve birdies, one bogey, and an impressive long putt on the 18th that had the gallery stunned. Her previous career-best was 10-under, so this was not just a record-breaking performance but also a new personal milestone. Katsu took just 24 putts to finish the round, and hit 17 greens in regulation! Talk a

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