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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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
2025 U.S. Open: Sports Illustrated's Best Photos From a Week at Oakmont
U.S. Open is in the books, and J.J. Spaun etched his name alongside other winners at Oakmont with a two-shot win, capped by a ...
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 ...
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 ...
Oakmont's rare red clay tennis courts are a hit among racket enthusiasts
Its red clay courts are a rarity in the racket world, and the only ones in Eastern PA. It's a surface with a global showcase ...