Patrick Reed makes history with 4th Albatross at U.S. Open

Patrick Reed delivered one of the most electrifying moments of the 2025 U.S. Open on Thursday, becoming just the fourth player in tournament history to record an albatross. The jaw-dropping feat came on the par-5 fourth hole at Oakmont, where Reed unleashed a 332-yard drive, setting up a blind 286-yard second shot from the edge of the fairway. With a 3-wood in hand, Reed struck pure gold—his ball tracking perfectly before dropping into the hole for a rare double eagle.

Unaware of the result until the crowd erupted, Reed turned in astonishment to hear the roar that confirmed his place in the record books. The albatross instantly flipped his score from 1-over to 2-under, vaulting him into serious contention—just two shots behind early clubhouse leader J.J. Spaun.

It was only the fourth albatross ever recorded in the storied history of the U.S. Open, adding a touch of magic to an already dramatic start at the unforgiving Oakmont layout.

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