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Baker (60) misses birdie putt for 59 at Rex Hospital Open

Related Topics: Rex Hospital Open, par, TPC Stonebrae

Only 15 feet separated Chris Baker from a round of 59, but it wasn't to be.

Baker took the lead at the Web.com Tour's Rex Hospital Open on Friday with a round of 11-under 60.

Four under through his first eight holes at the Country Club at Wakfield Plantation, he rattled off seven straight birdies on Nos. 9-15 to reach 11 under with three holes to play.

Unfortunately for his sub-60 bid, he parred 16 and 17 before leaving himself this 15-footer for a closing birdie at 18.

The 33-year-old Web.com journeyman is seeking his first victory and eyeing a rookie campaign next season on the PGA Tour.