How Many Hole-in-Ones Have Happened at the U.S. Open? Stats to Know on Aces, Albatrosses and Birdies

The golf world is buzzing as the U.S. Open prepares to tee off this week. Given that this year marks the 123rd edition of the event, there's plenty of past history that precedes those competing at Los Angeles Country Club.

With that in mind, here are the key records and stats to know as the 2023 U.S. Open approaches.

How Many Hole-in-Ones Have There Been at the U.S. Open?

A total of 48 aces, or hole-in-ones, are known to have occurred at the U.S. Open all-time. Cameron Young has the honor of claiming the most recent ace after he needed just one shot on hole No. 6 at the 2022 event.

Check out the full history of U.S. Open hole-in-ones below, sorted by golfers in alphabetical order:

How Many Birdies Were Made at the 2022 U.S. Open?

The 2022 U.S. Open saw Matt Fitzpatrick win his first-ever major with a score of 6-under. The Englishman hit 16 birdies over the course of that weekend, which were part of the 716 total birdies made at the U.S. Open last year.

How Many Birdies Were Made at the 2021 U.S. Open?

In 2021, John Rahm won at the U.S. Open with a score of 6-under. He made 15 birdies en route to his victory, which were part of the 765 total birdies made at that year's tournament.'

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How Many Albatrosses Have Happened in U.S. Open History?

An albatross, or double eagle, is exceedingly rare at the U.S. Championship. Only three albatrosses have been recorded in the major's history. The first double eagle made at the U.S. Open was by Chen Tze-Chung in 1985 at Oakland Hills. He's since been followed by Shaun Michael (2010, Pebble Beach) and Nick Watney (2012, Olympic Club).

  
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