Victor Perez Achieves Historic Hole-in-One at Oakmont After 42 Years
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Victor Perez made a significant impact at the US Open at Oakmont by scoring the first hole-in-one at the course in 42 years. On the second day of the tournament, Perez used a 7-iron to ace the 192-yard par 3 sixth hole. Despite an early triple bogey, he managed to finish the round at even par, placing him at 1 over through two rounds and tied for sixth when play was halted due to rain. Perez, who qualified for the tournament in Canada and lives in the Bahamas, noted his recent luck with hole-in-ones, having achieved two within the same month.
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Victor Perez scored the first hole-in-one at Oakmont during the US Open since 1983, on the sixth hole.
Perez used a 7-iron to hit the 192-yard par 3, with the ball landing short and rolling into the hole.
Despite an early triple bogey, Perez finished the round at even par, standing at 1 over through two rounds and tied for sixth.
Perez qualified for the US Open in Canada and lives in the Bahamas, where he also recently achieved another hole-in-one.
The last hole-in-one at Oakmont during the US Open was by Scott Simpson in 1983 on the 16th hole.
