U.S. Open player sinks hole-in-one on day two of championship rounds at Oakmont
Fans at the U.S. Open couldn't help but break their silence, when a player sank the 125th Championship's first hole-in-one.
French professional golfer Victor Perez achieved the ace on hole six at Oakmont Country Club.
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Video posted to social media by the USGA's U.S. Open page shows Perez and fans celebrating the accomplishment.
It was the second day of championship rounds.
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