Victor Perez Records Second U.S. Open Hole-in-One at Oakmont

French golfer Victor Perez made history during the second round of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club by recording a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole, only the second ace ever at this venue in the tournament's history. Perez struck a 7-iron from approximately 192 yards, with the ball bouncing multiple times before dropping into the cup, sparking an exuberant celebration including a chest bump with his caddie, a rare display of emotion in major golf events. This hole-in-one moved Perez to 1-over-par for the tournament and significantly boosted his standing after an earlier triple bogey threatened his round. Ranked 99th in the world and making his sixth U.S. Open appearance, Perez has yet to make a cut at this major but his ace virtually assured him a place in the weekend rounds. Only 54 holes-in-one have been recorded in U.S. Open history, underscoring the rarity of Perez's feat, which was lauded across social media and broadcast media alike. The achievement adds to Perez's growing recognition as he pursues his first major championship title.