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Patrick Reed’s Fourth U.S. Open Albatross Puts Him Two Strokes Off Spaun’s Lead

He holed a 286-yard fairway wood on the par-5 fourth hole to record the fourth albatross in championship history.

Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 12: Patrick Reed of the United States reacts after making albatross on the fourth green during the first round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 12, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • The albatross vaulted Reed from one over par to two under in the opening round.
  • It was the first U.S. Open albatross since Nick Watney in 2012 and only the fourth in the championship’s history.
  • J.J. Spaun’s bogey-free 4-under-par 66 holds up as the clubhouse lead.
  • Reed momentarily did not know he had holed his second shot and confirmed the score by signaling a spotter.
  • The 2018 Masters champion joined LIV Golf in 2022 and is still seeking his first win in that league.