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Nick Watney shoots an albatross at the 2012 US Open (video)

The second round of the 2012 US Open takes place today and Nick Watney has a share of second place along with Tiger Woods and three other players.

Watney looked to be finishing with a round of 71 as he teed off on 17, although two shots later and the ball had been sunk on this par 5 522-yard hole, something which ensured the American was able to finish on 71.

This achievement comes just two months after Louis Oosthuizen managed an albatross at the US Masters, something which helped the South African reach a play-off with Bubba Watson before losing.

It is thought to be only the third in the championship's history, following TC Chen at Oakland Hills in 1985 and Shaun Micheel at Pebble Beach two years ago.



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