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On a day when the course at Oakmont Country Club ate some of the best golfers in the world, Liv Golf Star Patrick Reed achieved a feat only three players in the US open history achieved before him.
Reed just made the fourth double eagle, more commonly known as an albatross when the US Open began to lead records over four decades ago.
Albatross can only be achieved on a par-5 hole, and Reed looked well at the long fourth hole in Oakmont when he was 286 yards out and 3-wood in his hand.
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Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during a practice round for the US Open at Oakmont Country Club. (Charles Leclaire/Imag images)
From the look of Reed’s face, he knew he had made the right strike on his golf ball when he looked it all the way to the green. But the ball continued to recover closer to the hole and it sank for Reed for a two on his scorecard.
As spectators welcome, Reed seemed stunned at first. He signaled to those who could see the green to tell him if it went in. When he realized what he had done, Reed couldn’t help but smile.
Rory McIlroy Among the best golfers fighting for Thorugh treacherous Oakmont Rough in the opening of round of us open
The last player to map an albatross at the US Open was Nick Watney in 2012 at the Olympic Club. Shaun Michael (2010 at Pebble Beach) and TC Chen (1985 at Oakland Hills) were the other two to do so.
Patrick Reed goes up to the fifth hole during the first round of the PGA championship at Quail Hollow. (Jim Dedmon/Imag- Pictures)
Reed was 1-over early in his round, but it quickly vaulted him up on the leaderboard of 2 below.
Many golfers who completed their opening rounds on this year’s third great wish that they hit a shot like Reed considering Oakmont’s treacherous conditions, including glass -like greens and thick rough, has tested some of the game’s best.
Rory McIlroy was among them on Thursday and mapped a 4-over-round after falling apart on the back nine. Shane Lowry threw a microphone near the green with frustration over his chunky chip shot due to the thick rough. He ended 9-over on the day.
Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the US Open. (Charles Leclaire/Imag images)
Top players like Justin Rose (7-over), Patrick Cantlay (6-over), Matthew Fitzpatrick (4-over) and Wyndham Clark (4-over) fought on Thursday.
