Hole-by-hole look at what makes Oakmont Country Club one of the toughest tests in golf
TribLive is producing a hole-by-hole look at what makes Oakmont Country Club one of the most popular and anticipated stops for the USGA. The best players in the world will test their skills and mental makeup June 12-15 at the 125th U.S. Open. Visit TribLive.com throughout the week for complete coverage of the event.
Hole 1
Hole 1
No. 1 at Oakmont among world’s toughest opening tests
Hole 2
No. 2: Sloping green among challenges on No. 2 at Oakmont
Hole 3
No. 3: Church Pews a landmark hazard on No. 3 at Oakmont Country Club
Hole 4
No. 4: Birdie opportunity within reach on No. 4 at Oakmont
Hole 5
No. 5: Aggressive play can be rewarded on No. 5 at Oakmont
Hole 6
No. 6: Danger lurks on, around No. 6 green at Oakmont
Hole 7
No. 7: Players will face mental test with club selection on No. 7 at Oakmont
Hole 8
No. 8: Players will club up for No. 8 at Oakmont, 1 of the longest par 3s in world
Hole 9
Hole 10
No. 10: Players to encounter tight fairway, sloping green on No. 10 at Oakmont
Hole 11
No. 11: There is less sand on No. 11 at Oakmont, but other hazards will impact play
Hole 12
No 12: 600-plus yards to travel only part of the challenge on No. 12 at Oakmont
Hole 13
No. 13: A short par 3, Oakmont’s No. 13 is surrounded by sand
Hole 14
No. 14: Birdies could come calling on No. 14 at Oakmont, unless fairway bunkers get involved
Hole 15
No. 15: Piano Keys, massive green among trouble spots on No. 15 at Oakmont
Hole 16
No. 16: Long par 3 No. 16 at Oakmont made famous by Larry Nelson’s birdie putt
Hole 17
No. 17: As shortest par 4 at Oakmont, No. 17 plays pivotal role
Hole 18
No. 18 at Oakmont one of most demanding finishing holes in golf
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