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Next on the Tee Legends Vault: 9 Straight Birdies: Mark Calcavecchia’s PGA Tour Record with His Son on the Bag
Aug 26, 2026 3:27 S13 E44

Next on the Tee Legends Vault: 9 Straight Birdies: Mark Calcavecchia’s PGA Tour Record with His Son on the Bag

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About this episode

Opening up the Next on the Tee Legends Vault as 1989 Open Champion and PGA Tour legend Mark Calcavecchia takes us inside one of the hottest stretches of golf in PGA Tour history.

At the 2009 RBC Canadian Open, Mark Calcavecchia made an incredible nine consecutive birdies, setting a PGA Tour record—and making the moment even more special, his son Eric was on the bag as his caddie.

Calc shares the story behind the record-setting birdie streak, if the rest of the group treated him like a pitcher throwing a no-hitter, and the hilarious story of what his son said to him as he stood on the tee after tying the record of 8 straight.

Hear the story directly from the man who lived it on Next on the Tee: Legends Vault, featuring legendary players, unforgettable golf stories, and moments from the history of the game.

Key Takeaways

  • Mark Calcavecchia set a PGA Tour record with 9 consecutive birdies at the 2009 RBC Canadian Open
  • His son Eric was serving as his caddie during this record-setting birdie streak
  • Calcavecchia won the 1989 Open Championship

Frequently Asked Questions

What PGA Tour record did Mark Calcavecchia set?

He made 9 consecutive birdies at the 2009 RBC Canadian Open, setting a PGA Tour record

Who was Mark Calcavecchia's caddie during the record birdie streak?

His son Eric was on the bag as his caddie

What major championship did Mark Calcavecchia win?

He won the 1989 Open Championship