Fisher shoots first 59 in European Tour history


FILE- In this file photo dated Thursday July 18, 2013, English golfer Oliver Fisher plays a shot off the second tee during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Muirfield, Scotland. Fisher shot the first round of 59 in the 46-year history of the European Tour, Friday Sept. 21, 2018, on a par-71 course during the second round of the Portugal Masters in Vilamoura, Portugal. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)

VILAMOURA (Portugal): After 46 years, the European Tour finally has its first round of 59.

English golfer Oliver Fisher (pic) was sprayed with champagne beside the 18th green after two-putting for par from 40 feet to complete a 12-under round containing an eagle and 10 birdies on a par-71 course at the Portugal Masters.

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