Oakmont Country Club is providing a lot of unfortunate highlights for golfers competing in the U.S. Open this weekend, but there have been a fair share of thrilling shots made, too.
Viktor Hovland had one of the best shots early on Friday during the second round. He landed in the rough right on the edge of the green on Hole 17 (his group started on the back nine). He chipped his shot onto the green, and the ball rolled straight into the hole for an eagle. The crowd at Oakmont erupted into cheers as the 27-year-old Norwegian had a huge smile on his face.
Keep the hole-outs coming on 17!
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 13, 2025
Viktor Hovland cards an eagle to match Koepka at 3-under. pic.twitter.com/mw1ITKYxqJ
The craziest part about Hovland's shot, though, was the fact that Brooks Koepka, who was two groups ahead of Hovland, also holed out on Hole 17. Koepka's second shot landed in the rough by the green as well, and the two-time U.S. Open champion hit a nice shot that went straight in the hole for birdie.
Both Hovland and Koepka improved their scores to 3-under on the 17th hole.
It was always birdie. Two chips get the job done for Brooks on No. 17.
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 13, 2025
His hole-out has him at one back at 3-under par. pic.twitter.com/1qMODE6DMz
The second round is highlighting some exciting golf on Friday.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Viktor Hovland Makes Oakmont Look Playable With Eagle From Rough At U.S. Open.
