Doug Ghim narrowly missed a putt for 59 on a calm day of low scoring Thursday. He settled for a share of the course record on the Seaside course at Sea Island, posting a 10-under 60 at the RSM Classic for a big step toward keeping his PGA Tour card.

Davis Thompson, the son of tournament director Todd Thompson, and Rico Hoey also were 10 under, each with a 62 at the Plantation course used for the opening two rounds.

Andrew Putnam was in range of a sub-60 round until he closed with two pars for a 9-under 61 on the Seaside course. Joining him at 9-under 61 was Andrew Novak, playing for the first time since the Tour Championship in late August and the first time since becoming a father.

The Seaside typically is a stronger test because of the wind coming off the water. Except on this day, th

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