How Challenging Is U.S. Open at Oakmont? 2 Stars Explain the Pain Perfectly

Oakmont Quirks: Church Pews, Piano Keys, Bunkers & More at the U.S. Open

Oakmont Country Club, located just outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was established in 1903 by Henry Fownes and later refined by Gil Hanse in 2023-24.It’s recognized as one of the hardest, oldest, and most iconic U.S. Open venues, hosting the championship a record ten times. Church Pew BunkersBy far the most notorious feature is the Church Pew Bunker, a gargantuan hazard sitting between holes 3 and 4. Reaching 102 yards long and 42 yards wide, …

How challenging is U.S. Open at Oakmont? 2 stars explain the pain perfectly

What makes the U.S. Open at Oakmont so difficult for the world's best? Two holes from Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm tell the story. The post How challenging is U.S. Open at Oakmont? 2 stars explain the pain perfectly appeared first on Golf.

U.S. Open Merch Pops Thanks to Oakmont's Squirrel, Viral TikToks

U.S. Open merchandise is hot at Oakmont, with the iconic squirrel logo a popular grab, and interns boosting sales with viral TikToks.

How challenging is U.S. Open at Oakmont? 2 stars explain the pain perfectly - Irish Golfer Magazine

The world’s best spent their Thursday at the 2025 U.S. Open getting their teeth kicked in by Oakmont Country Club. That was expected. When the dust settled after the opening round, the scoring average was 74.64, which made it the hardest first round at the U.S. Open since 2018 at Shinnecock Hills, where wind obliterated the field. There were only two holes that played under par on Thursday, and there were 16 rounds in the 80s. Only eight players…