Back-to-Back Hole-in-Ones Steal the Show at U.S. Senior Open

One of the great things about golf is that you can see something you’ve never seen before at any time. 

A perfect example of this took place Friday morning at the U.S. Senior Open.

Frank Bensel Jr. created a highlight when he notched an ace on the par-3 fourth hole at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island.

After collecting his ball after the hole-in-one on the 184-yard hole, he headed to the fifth, which was also a par 3, measuring at 203 yards.

That’s when lightning struck twice.

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Frank Bensel Jr. just made back-to-back aces in Round 2 of the U.S. Senior Open. pic.twitter.com/8dyOZbb1yc

— USGA (@USGA) June 28, 2024

Unfortunately, there’s no video of the accomplishment, so we’ll have to settle for what the USGA posted. 

Bensel said after his round:

“So the first one was great, so that got me under par for the day. And then the second one, I just couldn’t believe it. To even think that that could happen was amazing.”

While the records aren’t complete, it’s believed to be the first back-to-back hole-in-ones in USGA championship history, which covers a lot of ground.

Despite Bensel’s good fortune, it didn’t last. His 4-over 74, combined with a 75 in the opening around, wasn’t enough to get him to the weekend. 

But he picked up a memory that will last forever. 

Bensel continued:

“It was like an out-of-body experience. I was more excited than I wanted to be.”

Cover Image via Sky Sports