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Startling Start

Making only his third PGA Tour appearance, and his first as a pro, 23-year-old Russell Henley had a dream week at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Henley's 24-under-par 256 shattered the tournament record—shared by Brad Faxon (2001) and John Huston (1998) by four shots, and he had three 63s, including on Sunday when he closed with five birdies. Amateur or pro, only one other player has won a Tour event in fewer starts.

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SCORE (-PAR)

PLAYER

EVENT

254 (-26)

Tommy Armour III

2003 Texas

256 (-25)

Russell Henley

2013 Sony

256 (-28)

Mark Calcavecchia

2001 Phoenix

YEARLY NEARLY

Lost in Henley hoopla: Tim Clark finished second to extend his streak of at least one runner-up finish to nine years, tying Phil Mickelson among active players. The Tour record is 17 straight years with a second, set by Jack Nicklaus from 1962 through '78.

PHOTO

MICHAEL SULLIVAN/CSM/LANDOV (HENLEY)