It is always an impressive feat when a golfer shoots his age. But it is especially impressive when the magic number is 59.

But that's what Roy Vucinich shot yesterday in the first round of the Tri-State PGA's Christopher J. Seretti Memorial Classic at Montour Heights Country Club -- 13-under 59 -- just four months after his 59th birthday.

It is the first time a local professional shot 59 in a Tri-State section event and maybe the only time a professional at any level has matched his age of 59 in competition.

"I don't think anyone has done it ever," said Vucinich, former head professional at Allegheny Country Club who used to compete as a full-time and part-time player on the Champions Tour. "I know some good scores have been shot on the Senior Tour, but nothing in the 50s."

Vucinich's round included nine birdies and two eagles at the par-72 layout and gave him a seven-shot lead on Treesdale assistant Travis Dickson heading into the second and final round.

Because of a shotgun start, Vucinich started his round with a chip-in eagle at the par-5 ninth, then made five birdies on the back nine for 31. Vucinich also eagled the par-5 fourth when he hit a 4-iron to 15 feet for a front-nine 28. His round also included a missed 4-footer for birdie at the par-3 16th.

"A round to remember," Vucinich said.

Curiously, Vucinich shot a course-record 63 two weeks ago in the first round of the Tri-State PGA Senior Championship at Quicksilver Golf Club, a round that included a watered tee shot and drop with penalty at the par-5 15th hole.

One day later, Vucinich's record score was bettered by Oakmont pro Bob Ford, who shot 10-under 62 in the second round to win the championship.

"A few weeks ago I was thinking I'd have to shoot my age when I was 64 or 65," Vucinich said. "And here I go and shoot 59."