Jeff Knox

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the course record score?61 (11-under par)
2. What is the location of record?Augusta National Golf Club, from the member's tees
3. Who is Jeff Knox and why is he famous in golf?Jeff Knox is an amateur golfer from Georgia who made a record score at Augusta National, showing great skill.
4. What record did Jeff Knox set at Augusta National?He scored 11-under par, a 61, from the member's tees, the lowest score ever recorded there.

Augusta National Golf Club: A highly exclusive golf club in Augusta, Georgia, renowned for hosting The Masters tournament annually.
Course Record: The lowest score ever recorded by a golfer on a specific golf course during official play.
Amateur Golfer: An athlete who competes in a sport without receiving financial compensation for their participation.
Member's Tees: Specific starting points on a golf hole designated for members of the golf club, often differing in length from professional or public tees.