It's the week of the 2025 US Open and the boys from the Tin Cup Club join the show to talk about Oakmont Country Club and the event being held there this week!
The U.S. Open is one of golf’s four major championships, organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA). It was first played on October 4, 1895, at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island, featuring just 11 competitors. The tournament has since grown into one of the most prestigious events in golf.
Oakmont Country Club, located in Pennsylvania, is one of the most historic and challenging golf courses in the United States. It has hosted the U.S. Open a record 10 times, making it the most frequent venue for the championship2.
Oakmont’s Legacy in the U.S. Open
- First U.S. Open (1927): Won by Tommy Armour, defeating Harry Cooper in a playoff.
- Jack Nicklaus vs. Arnold Palmer (1962): Nicklaus won his first major by defeating Palmer in a playoff.
- Johnny Miller’s Historic Round (1973): Miller shot a final-round 63, one of the greatest rounds in major history.
- Dustin Johnson’s Victory (2016): Johnson won despite a controversial penalty ruling.
Course Characteristics
- Church Pew Bunkers: Famous hazards that make Oakmont one of the toughest courses.
- Lightning-Fast Greens: Often considered the fastest in championship golf.
- Brutal Rough & Narrow Fairways: Designed to test even the best players.
The 2025 U.S. Open is currently being held at Oakmont, and experts predict it will be one of the most difficult tournaments in recent years
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