About the course

Oakmont Country Club, a private golf club in western Pennsylvania, is renowned as one of America's most challenging courses. Designed by Henry Fownes, the course opened with a distinct lack of trees, presenting a links-style challenge inland. Its formidable design features famously fast greens and over 200 bunkers. Oakmont has an unparalleled record of hosting major championships, solidifying its place in golf history.

Course timeline

1. 1903Opened
2. 1916Hosted the U.S. Amateur
3. 1919Hosted the U.S. Amateur
4. 1922Hosted the PGA Championship
5. 1925Hosted the U.S. Amateur
6. 1927Hosted the U.S. Open
7. 1935Hosted the U.S. Open
8. 1938Hosted the U.S. Amateur
9. 1951Hosted the PGA Championship
10. 1953Hosted the U.S. Open
11. 1962Hosted the U.S. Open
12. 1969Hosted the U.S. Amateur
13. 1973Hosted the U.S. Open
14. 1978Hosted the PGA Championship
15. 1983Hosted the U.S. Open
16. 1992Hosted the U.S. Women's Open
17. 1994Hosted the U.S. Open
18. 1999Hosted the Walker Cup
19. 2007Hosted the U.S. Open
20. 2010Hosted the U.S. Women's Open
21. 2016Hosted the U.S. Open

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