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Playing Privileges Through Philanthropy
6x U.S. Open host, Oakland Hills' South Course, a Donald Ross design, was famously dubbed 'The Monster' by Ben Hogan.
Oakland Hills Country Club's South Course is a private club located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, widely regarded as one of Donald Ross's most formidable designs. Often referred to as 'The Monster' following Ben Hogan's 1951 U.S. Open victory, the course demands precision and strategy throughout its challenging layout. It has served as a stern test for golf's greatest players, hosting numerous major championships and significant international team competitions. The club's rich history is steeped in championship golf, making it a revered venue in American golf.
Oakland Hills is big....in every sense of the word. It's a big property. It's a big course, with a big challenge. It has big greens with big breaks. It has big bunkers. And it's a big dream to play such a historic and amazing course. The only "big" thing that
My family and I have been members of Oakland Hills Country Club since I was a little girl (a long time ago). The clubhouse is finally almost rebuilt, and it’s just as beautiful, if not more so now than ever before!!!
Oakland Hills' leadership and membership made a smart choice by hiring Hanse/Wagner. The course is excellent now. Michiganders should be proud to have a major venue like this in their state.
