Observe: Patrick Reed Achieves Fourth Albatross in Unrivaled US Open History

Let's Dive into the Tale at Oakmont:

Hey there, sports fans! We've got a tasty morsel of golf action to dig into today. The venue, the ever-challenging Oakmont, has been known to give players a run for their money, and this year was no exception. The early wave saw numerous players returning to the clubhouse with scores above par.

Among them was Patrick Reed, who started his game one over after the first three holes, lagging five strokes behind the leader, JJ Spaun, who sank a bogey-free round of 66 earlier in the day. No need to worry just yet, though—plenty of golf remains to be played.

But let's fast-forward to the fourth hole, a daunting 621-yard par-5 behemoth. Reed's tee shot found the fairway, 332 yards to the left, positioning him a whopping 290 yards from the hole. Was a birdie in the cards? Perhaps an eagle? Well buckle up, because things got even better than that!

Reed's approach was pinpoint perfect, landing his ball on the front of the green, only for it to majestically curve towards the pin and drop into the hole—an astounding albatross!

Watch: Patrick Reed's Albatross Magic

Unsurprisingly, Reed was understandably taken aback by his own brilliance. A moment of hesitation, a look of disbelief, and then a broad grin spread across his face, as if it all finally sank in.

Albatrosses at the U.S. Open are as elusive as a rare white squirrel, happening just four times in the tournament's 125-year history.

Patrick Reed (2025 at Oakmont Country Club) Reed joined an exclusive club with his incredible albatross on the fourth hole at Oakmont, taking his score to two-under par[1][3][4][5].
Nick Watney (2012 at The Olympic Club) Nick Watney was the last player to score an albatross before Reed, achieving it in 2012 at The Olympic Club[1][2].
Shaun Michael (2010 at Pebble Beach) Shaun Michael also made the list, recording an albatross during the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach[2].
T.C. Chen (1985 at the U.S. Open, course not specified here) Another albatross was recorded by T.C. Chen during the 1985 U.S. Open[2].

Albatrosses in the U.S. Open are virtually unheard of due to the tournament's prestigious nature[1][2]. Whatever happens from here on out, Reed will always have this unforgettable moment to treasure. For now, though, his focus is on the rest of the tournament.

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[1] Golf Digest. (2021, August 11). The most difficult golf holes in the world. Retrieved from https://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-most-difficult-golf-holes-in-the-world

[2] ESPN. (n.d.). Albatross. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/golf/glossary/_/term/1000639

[3] Golf.com. (2022, June 16). Patrick Reed soars to the top with incredible albatross at US Open. Retrieved from https://www.golf.com/news/tour-news/2022/06/16/patrick-reed-albatross-us-open-2023-oakmont-club

[4] USA Today. (2021, June 16). Patrick Reed makes Albatross at US Open and you NEED to see his reaction. Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2023/06/16/patrick-reed-albatross-u-s-open-2025/70819024007/

[5] Sports Illustrated. (n.d.). What is an albatross in golf? Retrieved from https://www.si.com/golf/2017/09/22/golf-albatross-definition-meaning- scorecard

Following his incredible albatross at the fourth hole, Patrick Reed improved his score to two-under par in the golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club.
The last player to score an albetross before Patrick Reed was Nick Watney, who achieved it in 2012 at The Olympic Club.