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Frank Bensel Jr. made waves at the U.S. Senior Open by achieving a rare and remarkable feat – hitting two holes-in-one during the tournament. The first ace came on the 184-yard fourth hole, followed by another on the 203-yard fifth hole during the second round.
One of the craziest 9-hole, one over stretches you will ever see, including BACK TO BACK ACES at the U.S. Senior Open. Unreal. pic.twitter.com/z5LfDJK805
— Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) June 28, 2024
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The odds of hitting a hole-in-one on a par 3 are slim, with the PGA stating that the average golfer has a 1 in 12,500 chance. Bensel Jr.’s back-to-back aces added an extra layer of astonishment, as they are rare occurrences in the golfing world.
What are the odds of two holes-in-one in a row!? 😱 pic.twitter.com/mNiPhDRKv8
— USGA (@USGA) June 28, 2024
Frank Bensel Jr., a golf professional at Century Country Club in Purchase, NY, since 2001, showcased his skill and luck during the Senior U.S. Open at Newport Country Club. Despite this notable achievement, he may not make the tournament cut. He currently stands tied for 122nd and 16 strokes behind the leader.