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Kevin Chappell Shoots Historic 59 in Return to PGA Tour After Back Surgery

Kevin Chappell moved into fifth place Friday in the Military Tribute at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, after carding an 11-under 59.

This was Chappell's first PGA Tour event since the Mayakoba Golf Classic last November. He underwent a microdiscectomy surgery to alleviate his back pain and returned to competitive action in August on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Chappell earned a par on his opening hole Friday before reeling off nine straight birdies. He added birdies on the fifth and seventh holes before heading to the clubhouse.

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