Frank Bensel made USGA history with back-to-back holes-in-one at the U.S. Senior Open on Friday, only to follow up with four bogeys and a joke about 6-iron lessons from Newport, Rhode Island.

In an unforgettable sequence of highs and lows, 56-year-old golf pro Frank Bensel stunned the crowd at Newport Country Club with two consecutive aces during the U.S. Senior Open. Just as historic odds of 67 million to 1 might suggest you'd buy a lottery ticket, Bensel proceeded to bogey the next four holes, ultimately finishing the day at 4-over 74 and missing the cut. Ever the comedic instructor, Bensel playfully offered lessons in mastering the mystical 6-iron, much to the delight of fellow competitors.

Frank Bensel's incredible display on Friday may not have granted him a spot in the final rounds of the U.S. Senior Open, but it certainly earned him a place in the hearts of golf enthusiasts and the annals of golf history. The action unfolded in Newport, Rhode Island, where Bensel managed back-to-back holes-in-one on consecutive par-3 holes – the 184-yard fourth and the 203-yard fifth.

For those keeping count, the odds of achieving such a feat are a staggering 67 million to 1, according to the National Hole-in-One Registry. Bensel, however, seemed nonplussed by the statistical improbability, instead focusing on the surreal nature of his achievement. 'It was an out-of-body experience,' he commented after the round. And who could blame him? Such moments defy logic and fair expectations.

An added layer of charm to Bensel's story was the presence of his 14-year-old son, Hagen, who had the honor and probably the unique teenage trauma of serving as his caddie. The duo's special bond on the course was evident, and one can only imagine the kind of father-son talks that ensued following those miraculous shots.

Following his triumphs, Bensel’s game took a sudden downturn. Four consecutive bogeys tempered the jubilation and brought a stark reminder that golf, like life, is an unpredictable sport loaded with challenges. Nonetheless, Bensel’s final score of 4-over 74 did nothing to diminish the shining novelty of his back-to-back aces.

In a profession where consistency is revered, Bensel’s adventurous round provided a delightful distraction and a bit of levity. Known in the circles of Century Country Club in Purchase, N.Y., and Marisol Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., as a seasoned instructor, Bensel gleefully quipped that his 6-iron might now become the talk of locker rooms and clubhouses. 'Everyone's gonna want a lesson on the 6-iron,' he laughed, putting a humorous spin on an already sensational narrative.

Curiously, Bensel mused about the golf tradition of buying drinks for fellow players after scoring a hole-in-one, but this time, he was double-whammied. 'I'm not sure if I have to buy two rounds of drinks,' he said before recalling that, thankfully, the drinks in the players' lounge were complimentary. Who knew back-to-back aces came with such logistical complexities?

For those who think this was a fluke, it’s worth noting that Bensel isn’t new to the hole-in-one club. He’s registered multiple aces in his career, suggesting that while his dual feat at Newport was extraordinary, it wasn’t entirely out of character. Perhaps that’s the key to Bensel’s enduring charm: an ability to make the everyday magical.

Despite the rollercoaster round and the final score that left him missing the cut, Bensel’s name is now etched in the USGA history books. It's a reminder that in competitive sports, sometimes the story lies beyond the leaderboard. As fans and fellow pros continue to grapple with the enigmatic allure of those back-to-back aces, Bensel can always say he made history one swing at a time – and with a 6-iron to boot.