PGA Tour record for most birdies to open a round? Sahith Theegala starts out hot, ties mark

Sahith Theegala tied a PGA Tour record by making six consecutive birdies to open his round at the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on August 6, 2026. The hot start was part of a front nine that saw Theegala card a 28. The feat matched an existing PGA Tour record for most birdies to begin a round.