Former University of Alabama golfer Justin Thomas set a PGA Tour record for the lowest opening 36-hole score in the history of the Tour on Friday, following up a first-round 59 on Thursday with a 64 on Friday at the Hawaiian Open in Honolulu.

Thomas beat the previous opening 36-hole mark of 124 that was set by Pat Perez, David Toms and Jason Day.

"Anytime you can get your name in the record books, it's awesome," Thomas told PGATour.com in a video interview following the round. "I had no idea (I set the record) until I finished. ... 123, man, I'd love that a couple more times in my career."

Thomas, 23, became the youngest person to shoot a 59 on the PGA Tour. Thomas buried an eagle putt on the final hole to break 60, and playing partners Jordan Spieth and Daniel Berger seemed to be more excited than Thomas.

The Kentucky native and former Crimson Tide golfer is on a hot streak. He is the first multiple winner on the Tour this season after capturing the SBS Tournament of Champions on Sunday. He has a five-shot lead over Gary Woodland at the halfway point of the Hawaiian Open and looks to be on his way to another victory.

The PGA Tour record of 58 was set by Jim Furyk last season at the Traveler's Championship in August.