Perez U.S. Open Ace: Oakmont Hole-in-One
- — Victor Perez, of France, etched his name into U.S.
- Perez's 7-iron shot from 192 yards landed on the green, bounced a few times, and rolled directly into the cup.
- Scott Simpson previously aced the 16th hole at Oakmont during the 1983 U.S.
Victor Perez electrified the U.S. Open, achieving a rare feat with a remarkable hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth at Oakmont Country Club. This extraordinary shot, a 7-iron from 192 yards, secured his name in history, only the second ace ever recorded on this hole during a U.S. Open. This pivotal moment helped Perez recover from a challenging start, injecting momentum. The ace was preceded by a triple bogey, making the turnaround all the more remarkable. News Directory 3 provides thorough coverage of the event, from the shot’s details to Perez’s subsequent performance. Can Perez maintain this form and finally make the cut? Discover what’s next in the tournament.
Victor Perez Achieves rare U.S. Open Feat with Ace at Oakmont
Updated June 13, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. — Victor Perez, of France, etched his name into U.S. Open history Friday with a stunning hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole at Oakmont Country Club. his amazing shot marked only the second time an ace has been recorded on that hole during a U.S. Open.
Perez’s 7-iron shot from 192 yards landed on the green, bounced a few times, and rolled directly into the cup. The crowd erupted as Perez raised his arms in celebration, chest-bumping his caddie, James Erkenbeck, and exchanging high-fives with playing partners Jacob Bridgeman and Adam Schenk.
Scott Simpson previously aced the 16th hole at Oakmont during the 1983 U.S. Open. This U.S. Open moment for Perez marked a notable turnaround after a rocky start to his second round.
Earlier, Perez, a university of New Mexico alumnus, struggled with a triple bogey on the par-5 12th, his third hole of the day. After finding a fairway bunker with his drive, it took him four shots to reach the green, followed by a three-putt for an 8. The ace on No.6 brought him back to 1 over for the tournament.
He followed the triple bogey with consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th holes, then bogeyed No. 18 to make the turn at 2-over 37. Before the ace, Perez also birdied the fifth hole after sinking a 5-foot putt.
What’s next
Perez,currently ranked 99th in the world,hopes to make the cut at this U.S. Open, something he has yet to achieve in his career. He has missed the cut in his five previous major starts.