Golfer Victor Perez makes second-ever US Open hole-in-one at Oakmont

French golfer Victor Perez made history on Friday at the U.S. Open when he carded a rare hole-in-one at the notoriously challenging Oakmont golf course. The ace on the par-3 sixth hole was just the second recorded in a U.S. Open at Pennsylvania’s Oakmont Country Club.

Using a 7-iron, Perez hit the shot from 192 yards, and the ball bounced a few times before rolling roughly three feet into the cup. The animated golfer raised his arms in celebration before giving his caddie a chest bump and sharing the moment with his playing partners and spectators.

Perez acknowledged that luck played a role in his achievement, stating, “Obviously, a hole-in-one takes a little bit of luck. I was trying to hit something maybe 15-20 feet past the hole. Maybe it spun a little more and bounced in. I was a little fortunate, which I’ll definitely take.”

This hole-in-one marked the ninth of Perez’s career, with two previous aces at his home course in the Bahamas. The golfer joked that no one believed him about those aces because he was playing alone at the time, but now they will know the truth.

The last known ace at Oakmont during a U.S. Open occurred in 1983 when Scott Simpson aced the 16th hole in the first round. Perez’s ace helped him recover from a rough start in the second round, finishing in a tie for sixth place at 1-over.

Sam Burns ended the day at the top of the leaderboard at 3-under, with Perez trailing closely behind. Perez’s incredible shot added an exciting moment to the tournament and showcased his skill and luck on the challenging course.

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