Victor Perez made some U.S. Open history on Friday.
During the second round, the Frenchman recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole. It was just the second ace in the tournament's history at Oakmont.
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Perez was at +2 before his incredible shot, and now, he finds himself a contender in a field that hasn't seen a clear cut favorite emerge. He is looking to win the first major championship of his career.
Here's a look at Perez's hole-in-one at the U.S. Open.
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Victor Perez U.S. Open hole-in-one
Perez is currently at even par at Oakmont after dropping in an ace on No. 6. He hit a 7-iron off the tee on the par-3 hole, going straight for the flag. The ball bounced once on the green before rolling into the cup, and Perez's celebration with his caddy was incredible.
🚨 ACE ALERT 🚨
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 13, 2025
Victor Perez 🇫🇷 with a great shot and an even better celebration! pic.twitter.com/cmkThegam2
Perez's hole-in-one was just the second in the history of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. Scott Simpson in 1983 is the only other golfer to record an ace in the major at the this particular course.
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Victor Perez Round 2 scorecard
It's been an up-and-down day for Perez, which has been the experience for many of the golfers competing at Oakmont, one of the most difficult courses in the world. The Frenchman carded a triple-bogey on No. 12 (his third hole of the day) before holing his ace later on. Here's a look at Perez's scorecard from today:
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| R2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Score | E | E | +3 | +3 | +3 | +3 | +2 | +1 | +2 | +2 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +2 | E | E |
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Who is Victor Perez?
Perez, 32, is a French golfer who turned professional in 2015 and joined the PGA Tour in 2019. He does not have any career wins. Perez has one top-10 finish in 2025, which came at the RBC Canadian Open on June 8.