Tony Finau nearly shoots 57 on an 8,100-yard course

Tony Finau nearly shoots 57 on an 8,100-yard course in the 'video game' round Less than a week away from the Presidents Cup,

Less than a week away from the Presidents Cup, Tony Finau appears to be halfway through his season — or maybe even better.

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In a casual Friday round at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Painted Valley Golf Course in Park City, Utah, Finau shot a course-record 60 at 8,100 yards.

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Although Finau is one of the PGA Tour's most humble players, the 33-year-old four-time Tour winner humbly boasted about his latest feat.

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“60 off the back tees is silly if I do say so myself. A video of Finau's lap was then posted on TeamFinau's Instagram. And you'll see in the video

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that his 60 could easily have been even lower. He had three oysters during his round. Still, Finau headed into the final hole with a chance at 59.

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after birdieing the par-5 17th. However, his mid-range putt for 59 went left of the hole and he carded a 60.

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While this round didn't come on the PGA Tour, it should serve as the perfect confidence booster for next week's Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow,

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