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History = made.
Oliver Fisher has become the first player ever to break 60 on the European Tour, carding a magical 59 in today’s second round of the Portugal Masters.
The 30-year-old Englishman – the youngest Briton ever to win a card for the tour, when he did so in 2006 – went out in 28 and came home in 31 over the Victoria Course at Dom Pedro to write his name into the history books.
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“It feels great,” said Fisher told Sky Sports. “I started off the round great with three birdies and obviously kept it going. I could see you guys were out here and it was in the back of my mind all day, so I’m just pleased I two-putted there from 40 feet on the last.
“It was a great day. My caddie was great. It was very different to a couple of years ago on this green fighting to keep my card, so, in the back of mind, I was thinking, ‘You know what, things could be worse’. It was fun. I tried to enjoy it and thankfully I got over the line.”
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Fisher, the world No.287, improved on his opening round by 12 shots to hit the top of the leaderboard. He is looking to end a seven-year drought dating back to the 2011 Czech Masters – his most recent (and, to date, only) victory on the European Tour.
Fellow countryman Matt Wallace was on-hand with the Champagne as Fisher walked off the green.
Fellow player were quick to add their congratulations on social media, including next week’s European Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn.
A special moment for such a special guy. Couldn’t be prouder of you @olifisher1 💪💪💪 https://t.co/MMxacPYEXo
— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) September 21, 2018
Massive congrats @olifisher1 first 59 @EuropeanTour history Absolutely brilliant pic.twitter.com/L4aRnGRdN1
— Paul Lawrie (@PaulLawriegolf) September 21, 2018
Awesome @olifisher1 5️⃣9️⃣ the first ever on the @EuropeanTour
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) September 21, 2018
Wow!! Unbelievable stuff!! Congratulations @olifisher1 #59
— Matt Fitzpatrick (@MattFitz94) September 21, 2018
Amazing @olifisher1 - 1st ever 59 on the European Tour. Top lad too! Well done Ollie 🙌🏼
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) September 21, 2018
Oli Fisher take a bow! #59 pic.twitter.com/u4GQIbOPts
— Chris Paisley (@ChrisPaisley86) September 21, 2018
History.
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) September 21, 2018
Mr 59, @olifisher1. pic.twitter.com/yWwq0eGpTh
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