Patrick Reed makes U.S. Open history with insane albatross shot at Oakmont

There's been an albatross alert issued for the U.S. Open.

Patrick Reed drained his second shot on the par-5 fourth hole during the first round at Oakmont on Thursday, marking just the fourth albatross in the history of the major.

The LIV golfer and 2018 Masters winner is having a hot start to his day, to say the least. His albatross put him at two under par and two strokes behind the leader, JJ Spaun.

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Here's a look at Patrick Reed's albatross at the U.S. Open.

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Patrick Reed albatross video

On his second shot on the par-5 fourth hole, Reed uncorked an absolute bomb with a fairway wood from 286 yards away.

The ball was almost perfectly in line with the flag before dropping in the cup. Reed was in disbelief and had to confirm the shot counted.

🚨 ALBATROSS ALERT 🚨@PReedGolf with a 2 on a par 5, just the 4th in U.S. Open history! pic.twitter.com/FNDFzWwlzT

— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 12, 2025

What is an albatross in golf?

In golf, an albatross is when a player scores three strokes under par on a hole.

It is often referred to as a "double eagle" and is an incredibly rare feat, even for professional golfers.

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History of albatrosses at U.S. Open

There have only been three other albatrosses recorded in the 125-year history of the U.S. Open. Here's a look at the players who have pulled it off in the major.