Noh Ties Course Record With Opening-Round 60 at Byron Nelson

Seung Yul Noh of South Korea stands on the 16th tee alongside two caddies during the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on May 11, 2023. Tim Heitman/Getty Images

McKINNEY, Texas—Seung Yul Noh thought he didn’t have quite enough distance with his 3-wood as he pondered going for eagle and a 59 on the par-5 18th hole in the first round of the Byron Nelson.

The South Korean didn’t seem to mind settling for tying the course record.