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Best Pennsylvania public and private golf courses: Oakmont, Merion still top private clubs
Golfweek released its annual rankings of the top public and private golf courses in each state. See which Pennsylvania ...
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.
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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, 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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The lost Oakmont course: the U.S. Open site had a neighboring 18-holer
Unbeknownst to even hardcore golf fans, this year's U.S. Open site used to have a neighbor, an 18-hole course anyone could ...
Oakmont remained pristine despite the rain at the US Open. Outside the ropes, it was squishier
There's no water at Oakmont, even when it pours. While the venerable and now nearly tree-less course carved out of the ...
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 ...
2025 U.S. Open prize money payouts for each player at Oakmont Country Club
Are you not entertained? Buy one of our commemorative page prints Here's the breakdown of how much money each player earned at the U.S. Open, where there was a purse of $21.5 ...