Brown made six birdies in a row on his front nine and had eight birdies in nine holes at one point. Brown shot an 8-under 64, rising to a tie for 41st. He began the day in 117th place after shooting an even-par 72 in his first round as a pro.

Follow live updates as Brentwood Academy golf star Blades Brown, 17, makes his pro golf debut at the PGA Tour American Express Tournament.

It’s already been established that Blades Brown does not lack confidence. When the then-16-year-old chipped in for birdie during his PGA Tour debut as an amateur in last May’s Myrtle Beach Classic, he entertained reporters later by recounting that,