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What is Oakmont’s church pew bunker? History behind distinctive U.S. Open course feature
The church pews — 13, long grassy tufts which act as islands within a seemingly endless pit of sand — were never part of the ...
U.S. Open winner J.J. Spaun's health issues posed greater threat than Oakmont
After being misdiagnosed on his type of diabetes, J.J. Spaun received help from a Travelers Championship connection.
US Open ’25: Decades ago under dark of night, Oakmont began removing trees and started a golf trend
Scottie Scheffler made mention of a trend in golf design that rubs him wrong — removing trees from courses. This week, the world’s best player and favorite to win ...
Oakmont, the site of this year’s U.S. Open, and the tall tale that tells it all
Sam Snead supposedly hit so good a shot once that they installed a bunker overnight to stop him from doing it again. But did ...
Oakmont’s 8th Hole: How Long Is the Longest Par 3 at the U.S. Open?
The length of the Oakmont 8th hole varies through time. However, regardless of measurement, it remains a grueling par 3 hole ...
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Oakmont’s rough is crushing players. Top teacher explains why
Oakmont’s rough has snagged clubfaces and players' chances of making it to the weekend. A top teacher explains why it's been ...
Oakmont teacher wins 2025 Excellence in Education Award
Paula Stefanakos, a dedicated educator with over three decades of experience, has been honored with the 37th Oakmont ...
With the Spotlight on Oakmont, Let’s Talk About the Women Who Won There
While its legacy is often tied to PGA legends, it has also etched the names of two remarkable women: Paula Creamer and Patty ...
Man battles Oakmont Verona Cemetery over shed built on burial plots
He says when his mother died, he learned that she had also purchased plots for him and his sister, but when he found the ...