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Notah Begay III was the first player in Korn Ferry Tour history to shoot a 59.
Notah Begay III is a distinguished Native American professional golfer and golf course architect, recognized as the most successful Native American in the history of the PGA Tour. Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Begay starred at Stanford University, where he was a three-time All-American and helped the team win the 1994 NCAA Championship. Turning professional in 1995, he amassed four PGA Tour victories between 1999 and 2000 and represented the United States at the 2000 Presidents Cup. Alongside his playing career, Begay has contributed to golf course development, notably focusing on projects in Native American communities, integrating their business goals and cultural priorities into course planning and design. He is the founder of the NB3 Foundation, advocating for Native American health and youth golf participation, and serves as a prominent TV analyst for NBC Sports and Golf Channel. His influence extends across competitive golf, course architecture, and youth development.
