Good News in History, August 19
On this day 55 years ago, American pro golfer Homero Blancas shot a record-setting round of 55 in a college tournament that still stands as the lowest round in the history of competitive golf. The Mexican-American born in Texas, played for the University of Houston when, at age 24, his 13 birdies and one eagle on the par-70 course in Longview, Texas made history.
Blancas, now 78, stayed with the sport and won tournaments on the PGA Tour and Champions circuit. (1962)
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