July is turning out to be a terrific month for the PGA Tour. Not only are new faces making big names for themselves in the golf world but the tour pros are onto making new records as well.

And the PGA Tour’s ongoing 3M Open is a big success, where Lee Hodger has been maintaining his footing and is aiming for the first prize with the utmost attention. And if Hodges manages to gain this victory he will be registering his name in the PGA Tour’s very unique achievement.

PGA Tour’s rare history of special wins with a unique lead

The PGA Tour tournaments are not an easy competition to win for any young name. Especially when it is already filled with many maestros who have decades of experience under their belt. However, some very talented golfers are showcasing their skills and taking leads at competitions with a wide margin. The PGA Tour has shared an update from the 3M Open where Lee Hodges is leading the event by huge stats.

The tweet says “Last time there were 54-hole leads of 5 strokes or more in back-to-back weeks on TOUR was June 2019 (Chez Reavie/Travelers, Nate Lashley/Rocket Mortgage); Lee Hodges leads the 3M Open by 5 after 54 holes at -20. At last week’s Open Championship, Brian Harman led by 5 thru 54.”

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In 2019, Chez Reavie did hold the 54-hole lead of 5 strokes at the Travelers Championship. In the last round, his opponent was Keegan Bradley who gave Reavie a very tough competition. But with the help of multiple birdies, Chez took home the trophy that day. And just the next week after that Nate Lashley followed in Reavie’s footsteps and made a similar lead and emerged victorious at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. And now a similar occurrence is happening after four years.

Will Lee Hodges follow the incredible win of Brian Harman after making a similar lead?

Last week Brian Harman made a historic win at the Open Championship. In a course as difficult as Hoylake that has even experienced players wiping their sweat, Harman went on to bag his maiden major victory. According to some people, Brian’s 54 holes at The Open is the biggest by any American after Woods in the year 2000, which consisted of six shots. And now the PGA Tour pro, Lee Hodges who has given an exemplary performance is maintaining the same margin leaving behind players like JT Poston and Tony Finau.

Does this mean Hedges will finally be able to make his PGA Tour’s first victory? We will find out after the final round on Sunday. What are your thoughts on this new tradition of golf? Let us know in the comments below.

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