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WATCH: Dean Burmester hits slam-dunk eagle at U.S. Open

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WATCH: Dean Burmester hits slam-dunk eagle at U.S. Open

Normally, a 411-yard drive is the highlight of your hole.

Not for Dean Burmester. The South-African was 7-over through 17 holes, before absolutely crushing his tee shot on the Par-4 18th.

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The next shot, from 104 yards out, was even better: A slam dunk for eagle:

Not a bad way to end the day. Take a look at the shot chart:

Burmester's shot chart on 18

Burmester finished at 5-over, placing him T56 at the time.

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When he wrapped up his round, only two golfers had finished with a score under par.