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LIV Golf star Patrick Reed drains ridiculous albatross at 2025 U.S. Open

The former Masters champion got off to a hot start at Oakmont after hitting one of the best shots of his career at the U.S. Open.

By Matt Reed

Patrick Reed plays the first tee during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club
Patrick Reed plays the first tee during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Patrick Reed hasn't won a major tournament in seven years, but the LIV Golf star can say that he might've already hit the shot of the weekend at the 2025 U.S. Open just a few holes into the competition.

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The 34 year old secured an improbable three-under par on the par 5 fourth hole, when Reed drained an albatross from over 286 yards from the hole. Just like hole-in-ones aren't incredibly common in golf, the same can be said about an albatross.

The wildest part may have been Reed's tame reaction because for many players, that would be an opportunity to have a massive celebration after such an incredible feat.

The shot placed Reed inside the top 5 after going from one-over par to two-under par immediately. For the former Masters champion, he'll be hoping to keep up the great form throughout the weekend on an incredibly challenging Oakmont Country Club course.

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