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Title: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 08, 2016, 04:58:43 PM
Another major, another round of links…

ATTENDING / WATCHING

USGA
Schedule of Events/Parking Transportation
http://www.usopen.com/en_US/champ_experience/know_before_you_go.html (http://www.usopen.com/en_US/champ_experience/know_before_you_go.html)

USGA
TV/Viewing Schedule
http://www.usopen.com/en_US/champ_experience/viewing_schedule.html (http://www.usopen.com/en_US/champ_experience/viewing_schedule.html)

Golf Digest
U.S. Open viewer's guide
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/2016-us-open-viewers-guide-tv-schedule-streaming-information-and-more (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/2016-us-open-viewers-guide-tv-schedule-streaming-information-and-more)

USGA
Tickets
http://www.usga.org/tickets.html (http://www.usga.org/tickets.html)

Golf.com
U.S. Open 2016: Everything You Need to Know About Oakmont
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-everything-you-need-know-about-oakmont-country-club (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-everything-you-need-know-about-oakmont-country-club)


Golf Digest
9 reasons to be optimistic that FOX's U.S. Open coverage will be better at Oakmont
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/9-reasons-to-be-optimistic-that-foxs-us-open-coverage-will-be-better-at-oakmont (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/9-reasons-to-be-optimistic-that-foxs-us-open-coverage-will-be-better-at-oakmont)

USGA
Groupings and Pairings
http://www.usopen.com/en_US/scoring/groupings.html (http://www.usopen.com/en_US/scoring/groupings.html)

Golf.com
Where to Eat, Drink, What to See and Where to Golf Around Oakmont
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-what-do-around-oakmont-eat-drink-golf (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-what-do-around-oakmont-eat-drink-golf)


COURSE TOURS

USGA
http://www.usopen.com/en_US/course/index.html (http://www.usopen.com/en_US/course/index.html)

Oakmont CC
http://www.oakmont-countryclub.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=346688&ssid=249554&vnf=1 (http://www.oakmont-countryclub.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=346688&ssid=249554&vnf=1)

USGA
Hole-By-Hole Video Tour
https://youtu.be/PRC5Ltog0Fw?list=PLNw8Q6XP_xpSU4hme6EN_ldshYfLB3NCm (https://youtu.be/PRC5Ltog0Fw?list=PLNw8Q6XP_xpSU4hme6EN_ldshYfLB3NCm)

FOX Sports
Drone footage of Oakmont Country Club
https://youtu.be/jwk43x0g4a0?list=PLSoN6Th-EepMAX593EKjcpyx-SbBDvR2O (https://youtu.be/jwk43x0g4a0?list=PLSoN6Th-EepMAX593EKjcpyx-SbBDvR2O) 

Golf Digest
Course Tour
http://www.golfdigest.com/gallery/oakmont-country-club-course-tour-photos (http://www.golfdigest.com/gallery/oakmont-country-club-course-tour-photos)
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/oakmont-country-club-course-tour (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/oakmont-country-club-course-tour)

GCA
Course Tour
http://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/usa/oakmont/ (http://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/usa/oakmont/)

Joe Bausch

http://xchem.villanova.edu/~bausch/images/albums/Oakmont/ (http://xchem.villanova.edu/~bausch/images/albums/Oakmont/)

George Pazin
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,28758.0/ (http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,28758.0/)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Breaking down Oakmont, hole by hole, before the U.S. Open
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10301751-74/green-hole-par (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10301751-74/green-hole-par)

Golf Channel
Frank Nobilo: Green to Tee tour
1:    http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-1-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-1-oakmont/)
2:    http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-2-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-2-oakmont/)
3:    http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-3-green-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-3-green-oakmont/)
3 church pews: http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-church-pews-no-3-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-church-pews-no-3-oakmont/)
4:    http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-4-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-4-oakmont/)
6:    http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-6-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-6-oakmont/)
7:    http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-7-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-7-oakmont/)
8:    http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-8-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-8-oakmont/)
9:    http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-9-oakmont (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-9-oakmont/)
10:  http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-10-oakmont (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-10-oakmont)
16:  http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-16-oakmont (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-16-oakmont)
17:  http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-17-oakmont (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-17-oakmont/)
18:  http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-18-oakmont (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-18-oakmont/)

HISTORY

USGA
Oakmont: A Timeless Tradition
http://www.usopen.com/en_US/news/articles/2016-06-01/oakmont_a_timeless_tradition.html (http://www.usopen.com/en_US/news/articles/2016-06-01/oakmont_a_timeless_tradition.html)

USGA
Oakmont: The Fownes Family and the Birth of a Championship Course
http://www.usopen.com/en_US/news/articles/2016-04-19/oakmont_the_fownes_family_and_the_birth_of_a_championship_course.html (http://www.usopen.com/en_US/news/articles/2016-04-19/oakmont_the_fownes_family_and_the_birth_of_a_championship_course.html)

Oakmont CC
http://www.oakmont-countryclub.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=346458&ssid=249230&vnf=1 (http://www.oakmont-countryclub.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=346458&ssid=249230&vnf=1)
http://www.oakmont-countryclub.org/Default.aspx?p=dynamicmodule&pageid=352487&ssid=257915&vnf=1 (http://www.oakmont-countryclub.org/Default.aspx?p=dynamicmodule&pageid=352487&ssid=257915&vnf=1)

USGA
Fownes: The Oakmont Architect
http://www.usga.org/articles/2010/05/fownesthe-oakmont-architect-2147486616.html (http://www.usga.org/articles/2010/05/fownesthe-oakmont-architect-2147486616.html)

Golf Channel
USGA historian Mike Trostel talks Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/fol-usga-historian-mike-trostel-talks-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/fol-usga-historian-mike-trostel-talks-oakmont/)

Golf Channel
History lesson: Ginella on Oakmont's early days
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-talks-early-history-oakmont-country-club/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-talks-early-history-oakmont-country-club/)

Golf Channel
Ginella on the story of how Oakmont turned back the clock
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/story-how-oakmont-turned-back-clock/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/story-how-oakmont-turned-back-clock/)


COURSE / TOURNAMENT PREVIEWS

Golf Digest
Gorilla in the Midst
By Ron Whitten
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/oakmont-country-club-2016-us-open-venue (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/oakmont-country-club-2016-us-open-venue)

Golf.com
Brutal Beast That Is Oakmont Will Test the Best
By Peter Kostis
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-brutal-beast-oakmont-will-test-best (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-brutal-beast-oakmont-will-test-best)

Golf.com
The 5 Toughest Shots Pros Will Face at Oakmont
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-5-toughest-shots-pros-will-face-oakmont (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-5-toughest-shots-pros-will-face-oakmont)

Golfweek
Oakmont reveals sweeping new look but same fast greens for 2016 U.S. Open
By Brad Klein
http://golfweek.com/2016/04/25/oakmont-new-look-fast-greens-2016-u-s-open-three-putts-tree-cutting-media-day/ (http://golfweek.com/2016/04/25/oakmont-new-look-fast-greens-2016-u-s-open-three-putts-tree-cutting-media-day/)

Golf Channel
Feinstein: Cream will rise to the top at Oakmonthttp://www.golfchannel.com/media/feinstein-oakmont-course-greats/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/feinstein-oakmont-course-greats/)

Golf Digest
Open season: Big 3 prepping for Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/how-are-big-3-gearing-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/how-are-big-3-gearing-oakmont/)

USGA
Oakmont Changes for 2016 U.S. Open
https://youtu.be/iFeiS2D8I38 (https://youtu.be/iFeiS2D8I38)

CBS Sports
Justin Thomas says Oakmont's greens could create 'survival week' at U.S. Open
http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/justin-thomas-says-oakmonts-greens-could-create-survival-week-at-u-s-open/ (http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/justin-thomas-says-oakmonts-greens-could-create-survival-week-at-u-s-open/)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
More trees removed, but otherwise not too many changes at Oakmont
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2015/09/22/More-trees-removed-but-otherwise-not-too-many-changes-at-Oakmont-for-2016-U-S-Open/stories/201509220066 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2015/09/22/More-trees-removed-but-otherwise-not-too-many-changes-at-Oakmont-for-2016-U-S-Open/stories/201509220066)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oakmont a grueling test that produces champions
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/05/08/Oakmont-a-test-that-produces-champions-US-Open-Pittsburgh-Jordan-Spieth/stories/201605080102 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/05/08/Oakmont-a-test-that-produces-champions-US-Open-Pittsburgh-Jordan-Spieth/stories/201605080102)

Golf Digest
How the USGA is preparing Oakmont’s greens for the U.S. Open
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/how-the-usga-is-preparing-oakmonts-greens-for-the-us-open (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/how-the-usga-is-preparing-oakmonts-greens-for-the-us-open)

Geoff Shackelford
US Open Media Day
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2016/4/25/us-open-media-day-jordan-spieth-never-mentioned-once.html (http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2016/4/25/us-open-media-day-jordan-spieth-never-mentioned-once.html)

USGA
The Greening Of Oakmont
http://www.usga.org/articles/2010/05/the-greening-of-oakmont-2147486514.html (http://www.usga.org/articles/2010/05/the-greening-of-oakmont-2147486514.html)

Golf Channel
Berger on Oakmont: Miss fairway and 'you are screwed'
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/berger-oakmont-miss-fairway-and-you-are-screwed/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/berger-oakmont-miss-fairway-and-you-are-screwed/)

W
estern Pennsylvania History
America’s Toughest Golf Course
http://www.history.cmu.edu/docs/schlossman/Americas-Toughest.pdf (http://www.history.cmu.edu/docs/schlossman/Americas-Toughest.pdf)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nicklaus offers praise for Oakmont
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/other-sports/2016/06/05/Nicklaus-talks-about-Oakmont-membership/stories/201606050095 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/other-sports/2016/06/05/Nicklaus-talks-about-Oakmont-membership/stories/201606050095)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Weather has made Oakmont a beast
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/05/29/Weed-is-key-to-Oakmont-greens/stories/201605290111 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/05/29/Weed-is-key-to-Oakmont-greens/stories/201605290111)

Fox Sports
Ranking the hardest U.S. Open courses: Is Oakmont No. 1?
http://www.foxsports.com/golf/story/oakmont-us-open-fox-hardest-toughest-courses-fox-sports-azinger-buck-052616 (http://www.foxsports.com/golf/story/oakmont-us-open-fox-hardest-toughest-courses-fox-sports-azinger-buck-052616)

GCM
In The Clear
https://www.gcsaa.org/gcm/2016/june/in-the-clear (https://www.gcsaa.org/gcm/2016/june/in-the-clear)

Golf Digest
Reliving The Trauma Of My Round At Oakmont
By David Owen
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/reliving-the-trauma-of-my-round-at-oakmont (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/reliving-the-trauma-of-my-round-at-oakmont)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
USGA official hopes for smooth transition at U.S. Open
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10504699-74/howe-oakmont-open (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10504699-74/howe-oakmont-open)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Homeowners, hotels banking on U.S. Open in Oakmont
http://triblive.com/business/headlines/10452735-74/open-oakmont-tournament (http://triblive.com/business/headlines/10452735-74/open-oakmont-tournament)

Golf.com
Johnny Miller’s 63 at Oakmont
http://www.golf.com/special-features/johnny-millers-63-oakmont (http://www.golf.com/special-features/johnny-millers-63-oakmont)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oakmont steps up marketing effort for U.S. Open
http://triblive.com/business/headlines/10516643-74/oakmont-open-business (http://triblive.com/business/headlines/10516643-74/oakmont-open-business)

Golf.com
History of Stimpmeter Starts at Oakmont
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-history-stimpmeter-starts-oakmont (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-2016-history-stimpmeter-starts-oakmont)

ESPN.com
Why perilous Oakmont and U.S. Open fit together so perfectly
http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/16053685/why-deceptively-perilous-oakmont-us-open-fit-together-perfectly (http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/16053685/why-deceptively-perilous-oakmont-us-open-fit-together-perfectly) 

Sports Illustrated/Golf.com
Closer Look Inside Oakmont Reveals Club With Undying Respect for Golf
http://www.golf.com/golf-plus/us-open-look-inside-oakmont-reveals-members-respect-game (http://www.golf.com/golf-plus/us-open-look-inside-oakmont-reveals-members-respect-game)

Sports Illustrated/Golf.com
Players Prepare to Confront Big, Bad Oakmont at Next Week's U.S. Open
http://www.golf.com/golf-plus/us-open-2016-players-prepare-confront-big-bad-oakmont (http://www.golf.com/golf-plus/us-open-2016-players-prepare-confront-big-bad-oakmont)


CBS Sports
Phil Mickelson: Oakmont will be the 'hardest course we've played'
http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/phil-mickelson-oakmont-will-be-the-hardest-course-weve-played/ (http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/phil-mickelson-oakmont-will-be-the-hardest-course-weve-played/)

ESPN.com
Johnny Miller's magnificent 63 still resonates
http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen15/story/_/id/15975415/johnny-miller-magnificent-63-oakmont-1973-us-open-resonates (http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen15/story/_/id/15975415/johnny-miller-magnificent-63-oakmont-1973-us-open-resonates)

ESPN
Don't go to Oakmont for the U.S. Open with a case of the yips
http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen15/story/_/id/15976969/go-oakmont-case-yips-116th-us-open (http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen15/story/_/id/15976969/go-oakmont-case-yips-116th-us-open)

Golf.com
Oakmont's President's Cup Is the World's Hardest Club Championship
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/oakmonts-presidents-cup-worlds-hardest-club-championship (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/oakmonts-presidents-cup-worlds-hardest-club-championship)
 
Golf Digest Podcast
2016 US Open at Oakmont preview
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/golf-digest-podcast-2016-us-open-at-oakmont-preview (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/golf-digest-podcast-2016-us-open-at-oakmont-preview)
 
Golf Channel
Faxon: Tough to shoot even par at Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/faxon-will-be-tough-shoot-even-par-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/faxon-will-be-tough-shoot-even-par-oakmont/)
 
Golf Channel
McCormick: Expect driving irons at Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/mccormick-expect-driving-irons-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/mccormick-expect-driving-irons-oakmont/)
 
Golf Channel
Friend: Oakmont rough is 'absolutely ferocious'
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/friend-oakmont-rough-absolutely-ferocious/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/friend-oakmont-rough-absolutely-ferocious/)



 
 
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 08, 2016, 04:59:00 PM
GCA THREADS


2016

US Open--Where is the "line" between championship test and absolute joke?
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63074.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63074.0.html)

Is the 17th at Oakmont the best short par 4 in America?
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63073.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63073.0.html)

How can Oakmont be Great with Such Restricted Driving Zones?
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63076.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63076.0.html)

Oakmont USGA drone flyovers
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63070.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63070.0.html)

Oakmont - The Birth of Greatness?
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60746.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60746.0.html)

When and Where did Henry Clay Fownes learn "Scientific" Architecture?
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60769.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60769.0.html)

Green Speeds: Then and Now
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60758.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60758.html)


2014

Development of Golf In Western Pennsylvania
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,58001.msg (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,58001.msg)


2009

Oakmont -- Short Evolution Summary
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,38115.msg (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,38115.msg)


2007

Summary Thoughts on Oakmont
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,28758.0/ (http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,28758.0/)


2005
Changes at Oakmont
]http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,20220.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,20220.0.html)

Fazio comes to Oakmont
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,17438.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,17438.0.html)

Oakmont's New Bunkers
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,19880.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,19880.0.html)


2004

Emil Loeffler and Oakmont
]http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,7749.msg (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,7749.msg)


2003

]My money's on Oakmont
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,5778.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,5778.0.html)

Does Oakmont look better on TV without all those trees?
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,5919.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,5919.0.html)

]Oakmont Stories
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,1084.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,1084.0.html)

Ok, what's the skinny with the new tees at Oakmont
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,1064.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,1064.0.html)

Why Oakmont is better today than when Jones won
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,5802.msg (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,5802.msg)

Oakmont photos
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,7365.msg (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,7365.msg)


2002

Oakmont
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,2485.msg (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,2485.msg)
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: JLahrman on June 08, 2016, 11:19:50 PM
Thanks as always Howard...it's going to take me almost as much time to read through all of this as it probably took you to put it together!
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 09, 2016, 12:36:57 PM
Updated with new items in red.  A few good pieces from SI/Golf.com and ESPN.com




Thanks as always Howard...it's going to take me almost as much time to read through all of this as it probably took you to put it together!


Thanks so much. Glad you enjoy and happy reading. 
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: George Pazin on June 09, 2016, 02:49:12 PM
I'm kinda hurt... :)


2007


Summary Thoughts on Oakmont (http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,28758.0/)
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 09, 2016, 03:34:59 PM
I'm kinda hurt... :)


2007


Summary Thoughts on Oakmont (http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,28758.0/)


It's not like it was one small thread.  It was a comprehensive course tour with NINETEEN related posts. 


Oops. Sorry, George...


Added to course tour and GCA thread sections.
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 10, 2016, 12:25:11 PM
Updated with new stories in red. Enjoyed the following video about Oakmont history and the article about the terrifying OCC club championship...


Golf Channel
USGA historian Mike Trostel talks Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/fol-usga-historian-mike-trostel-talks-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/fol-usga-historian-mike-trostel-talks-oakmont/)

Golf.com
Oakmont's President's Cup Is the World's Hardest Club Championship
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/oakmonts-presidents-cup-worlds-hardest-club-championship (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/oakmonts-presidents-cup-worlds-hardest-club-championship)
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: George Pazin on June 11, 2016, 02:35:50 PM
I'm kinda hurt... :)


2007


Summary Thoughts on Oakmont (http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,28758.0/)


It's not like it was one small thread.  It was a comprehensive course tour with NINETEEN related posts. 


Oops. Sorry, George...


Added to course tour and GCA thread sections.


No worries, it was a labor of love.


Wish my work week next were a little lighter, probably won't get to go much... :(
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Jay Flemma on June 12, 2016, 04:55:48 AM
http://thegolfnewsnet.com/jayflemma/2016/06/11/2016-u-s-open-preview-open-returns-oakmonster-19187/
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: BHoover on June 12, 2016, 09:43:52 PM
Oakmonster?  ::)
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 13, 2016, 12:39:01 PM
Lots.  Of.  Content.  Should've reserved a few more posts at the top.  In any adieu...




COURSE / TOURNAMENT PREVIEWS (cont.)

ESPN
Pain the name of the game at Oakmont
http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen15/story/_/id/16110891/pain-name-game-oakmont-116th-us-open (http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen15/story/_/id/16110891/pain-name-game-oakmont-116th-us-open)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oakmont course remains virtually unchanged since 2007 U.S. Open
http://triblive.com/mobile/10486272-96/course-oakmont-open (http://triblive.com/mobile/10486272-96/course-oakmont-open)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oakmont among USGA's short list of favorites for U.S. Open sites
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10486250-74/open-oakmont-club (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10486250-74/open-oakmont-club)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Final rehearsals complete for U.S. Open at Oakmont
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10607179-74/snedeker-open-oakmont (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10607179-74/snedeker-open-oakmont)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Greens 1st cut, rolled in 1903 are as challenging as ever
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10447740-74/greens-zimmers-oakmont (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10447740-74/greens-zimmers-oakmont)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oakmont rough will be unpredictable for golfers
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10447691-74/rough-open-oakmont (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10447691-74/rough-open-oakmont)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oakmont doubles down on U.S. Open difficulty level
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10424363-74/oakmont-open-difficult (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10424363-74/oakmont-open-difficult)

Golf Digest
Oakmont members relish course difficulty; ‘We are most sadistic folks you’ll ever find’
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/oakmont-members-relish-course-difficulty-we-are-most-sadistic-folks-youll-ever-find (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/oakmont-members-relish-course-difficulty-we-are-most-sadistic-folks-youll-ever-find)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Weather will dictate play at U.S. Open at Oakmont
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10607126-74/course-greens-rain (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10607126-74/course-greens-rain)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
World's best prepare for unforgiving Oakmont
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10216938-74/oakmont-open-par (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10216938-74/oakmont-open-par)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Several challenging holes could decide championship
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10447761-74/shot-green-fairway (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10447761-74/shot-green-fairway)

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Golfers must adopt bunker mentality at Oakmont
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10447733-74/bunker-bunkers-pews (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10447733-74/bunker-bunkers-pews)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
For Oakmont superintendent, the course is his baby
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/13/John-Zimmers-Oakmont-superintendent-US-Open/stories/201606130002 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/13/John-Zimmers-Oakmont-superintendent-US-Open/stories/201606130002)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Starter keeps the golf moving at Oakmont
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/13/Starter-keeps-the-golf-moving-at-Oakmont/stories/201606060157 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/13/Starter-keeps-the-golf-moving-at-Oakmont/stories/201606060157)

Associated Press
Oakmont requires crash course ahead of toughest test in golf
http://www.pga.com/news/pga-tour/us-open-oakmont-requires-crash-course-ahead-toughest-test-in-golf (http://www.pga.com/news/pga-tour/us-open-oakmont-requires-crash-course-ahead-toughest-test-in-golf)

Golf.com
11 Reasons Why Oakmont Country Club Is the Hardest Test in Golf
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/11-reasons-why-oakmont-country-club-hardest-test-golf (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/11-reasons-why-oakmont-country-club-hardest-test-golf)

Fox Sports
Breaking down Oakmont Country Club
http://www.foxsports.com/golf/video/breaking-down-oakmont-country-club-060716 (http://www.foxsports.com/golf/video/breaking-down-oakmont-country-club-060716)

Fox Sports
A first-hand look at why Oakmont is such a difficult course
http://www.foxsports.com/golf/usga/story/oakmont-difficult-course-us-open-first-hand-look-061316 (http://www.foxsports.com/golf/usga/story/oakmont-difficult-course-us-open-first-hand-look-061316)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
There's nothing quite like Oakmont
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/11/Oakmont/stories/201606110016 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/11/Oakmont/stories/201606110016)

Golfweek
Oakmont reveals sweeping new look but same fast greens for 2016 U.S. Open
 http://golfweek.com/2016/04/25/oakmont-new-look-fast-greens-2016-u-s-open-three-putts-tree-cutting-media-day/ (http://golfweek.com/2016/04/25/oakmont-new-look-fast-greens-2016-u-s-open-three-putts-tree-cutting-media-day/)


Golfweek
Essence of Oakmont: Golf’s toughest test, and with no apologies
http://golfweek.com/2016/06/12/pga-tour-us-open-oakmont-golf-toughest-test-no-apologies/ (http://golfweek.com/2016/06/12/pga-tour-us-open-oakmont-golf-toughest-test-no-apologies/)

Golfweek
Bob Ford retires after four decades at Oakmont, leaves legacy of service and fine play
http://golfweek.com/2016/06/13/us-open-bob-ford-retires-four-decades-oakmont/ (http://golfweek.com/2016/06/13/us-open-bob-ford-retires-four-decades-oakmont/)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oakmont's Bob Ford a professional's professional
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/12/Oakmont-s-Bob-Ford-a-professional-s-professional/stories/201606120083 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/12/Oakmont-s-Bob-Ford-a-professional-s-professional/stories/201606120083)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Devin Gee filling big shoes at Oakmont
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/12/Filling-big-shoes-at-Oakmont/stories/201606120084 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/12/Filling-big-shoes-at-Oakmont/stories/201606120084)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
There's nothing quite like Oakmont
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/11/Oakmont/stories/201606110016 (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/2016/06/11/Oakmont/stories/201606110016)
           
Golfweek
Oakmont: Longest par 3 in U.S. Open history
http://golfweek.com/2016/06/13/pga-tour-oakmont-longest-par-3-in-us-open-history/ (http://golfweek.com/2016/06/13/pga-tour-oakmont-longest-par-3-in-us-open-history/)

Golf Digest
How hard is Oakmont? A former club champ gives his U.S. Open scouting report
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/how-hard-is-oakmont-a-former-club-champ-gives-his-us-open-scouting-report (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/how-hard-is-oakmont-a-former-club-champ-gives-his-us-open-scouting-report)

Golf DigestWhy Johnny Miller's Oakmont 63 still mattershttp://www.golfdigest.com/story/why-johnny-millers-oakmont-63-still-matters (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/why-johnny-millers-oakmont-63-still-matters)

New York Times
Oakmont’s Water Hazards Have No Water but Sink Golfers Just the Same
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/sports/golf/us-open-oakmont-country-club-ditches.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/sports/golf/us-open-oakmont-country-club-ditches.html)

Golf News Net
2016 U.S. Open preview: The Open returns to Oakmonster
http://thegolfnewsnet.com/jayflemma/2016/06/11/2016-u-s-open-preview-open-returns-oakmonster-19187/ (http://thegolfnewsnet.com/jayflemma/2016/06/11/2016-u-s-open-preview-open-returns-oakmonster-19187/)

FOX Sports
Get ready for the U.S. Open's return to Oakmont
http://www.foxsports.com/golf/usga/story/us-open-oakmont-preview-podcast-shane-bacon-paul-azinger-060916 (http://www.foxsports.com/golf/usga/story/us-open-oakmont-preview-podcast-shane-bacon-paul-azinger-060916)

Wall Street Journal
Why Oakmont Waged a War on Trees
http://www.wsj.com/articles/timber-why-oakmont-waged-a-war-on-trees-1465849293 (http://www.wsj.com/articles/timber-why-oakmont-waged-a-war-on-trees-1465849293)

Reuters
Oakmont's greens tougher than Augusta: Schwartzel
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-golf-open-schwartzel-idUSKCN0YZ29Z (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-golf-open-schwartzel-idUSKCN0YZ29Z)

ESPN.com
An intertwined history of Arnie and Oakmont
http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen15/story/_/id/16079213/an-intertwined-history-arnold-palmer-oakmont-country-club-us-open (http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen15/story/_/id/16079213/an-intertwined-history-arnold-palmer-oakmont-country-club-us-open)

Golf Channel
Shackelford on why Oakmont Country Club is so unique
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/why-oakmont-country-club-so-unique/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/why-oakmont-country-club-so-unique/)

Golf Channel
U.S. Open Tee to Green: No. 18 at Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-18-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/us-open-tee-green-no-18-oakmont/)

Golf Channel
It'll be rough: Shackelford on Oakmont’s grass
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/rough-ready-geoff-shackelford-oakmonts-rough/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/rough-ready-geoff-shackelford-oakmonts-rough/)

Golf Channel
Thick of it: Playing out of Oakmont's rough
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/playing-out-rough-oakmont-country-club/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/playing-out-rough-oakmont-country-club/)

Golf Channel
Rymer: Playing out of the Church Pew bunkers
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/playing-out-church-pew-bunkers-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/playing-out-church-pew-bunkers-oakmont/)

Golf Channel
Playing Nos. 8, 17 at Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/playing-eighth-and-17th-holes-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/playing-eighth-and-17th-holes-oakmont/)

Golf Channel
What forest? Oakmont's absence of trees
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/2016-us-open-absence-trees-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/2016-us-open-absence-trees-oakmont/)

Golf Channel
Ginella: Oakmont like a Bethpage Black
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-oakmont-bethpage/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-oakmont-bethpage/)

Golf Channel
McGinley, Feinstein talk U.S. Open key stats
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/mcginley-feinstein-talk-us-open-key-stats/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/mcginley-feinstein-talk-us-open-key-stats/)

Golf Channel
Toughest game in golf: The Oakmont SWAT
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/story-oakmont-swat/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/story-oakmont-swat/)

Golf Channel
The mental approach to taming Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/mental-approach-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/mental-approach-oakmont/)

Golf Channel
USGA 'fluffing' sand to make more penal
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/friend-no-sand-added-oakmont-bunkers (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/friend-no-sand-added-oakmont-bunkers)

Golf Channel
How high is Oakmont rough? Rosie knows
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/usgas-plans-rough-oakmont (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/usgas-plans-rough-oakmont)

Golf Channel
Oakmont course setup
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/golf-central-oakmont-course-setup/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/golf-central-oakmont-course-setup/)

Pittsburgh Tribune
Job of Oakmont caddy requires knowledge, hustle, and a smile
http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10486266-74/oakmont-caddie-brucker (http://triblive.com/sports/golf/10486266-74/oakmont-caddie-brucker)


USGA
Experts Discuss Oakmont, Architecture
USGA Executive Director Mike Davis, Gil Hanse and Brad Faxon share their views on golf course architecture and the many strengths of Oakmont's design.
http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/clubhouse/videos/2016/06/14/160614-members-architecture-forum-mp4-4940874743001.html (http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/clubhouse/videos/2016/06/14/160614-members-architecture-forum-mp4-4940874743001.html)
 
USGA
 One Man, Nine U.S. Opens at Oakmont
http://www.usopen.com/en_US/news/articles/2016-06-14/one_man_nine_us_opens_at_oakmont.html (http://www.usopen.com/en_US/news/articles/2016-06-14/one_man_nine_us_opens_at_oakmont.html)
 
Reuters
Oakmont 'survival' test looms at U.S. Open: Els
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-golf-open-els-idUSKCN0Z02HD (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-golf-open-els-idUSKCN0Z02HD)
 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania Turnpike just adds to Oakmont’s charm
http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/usopen2016/2016/06/14/pennsylvania-turnpike-just-adds-to-oakmonts-charm/ (http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/usopen2016/2016/06/14/pennsylvania-turnpike-just-adds-to-oakmonts-charm/)
 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Few, if any, holes will have greater impact than No. 17
http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/usopen2016/2016/06/14/few-if-any-holes-will-have-greater-impact-than-no-17/ (http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/usopen2016/2016/06/14/few-if-any-holes-will-have-greater-impact-than-no-17/)
 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
USGA tames Oakmont rough after player complaints
http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/usopen2016/2016/06/14/oakmont-rough-cut-to-4-inches/ (http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/usopen2016/2016/06/14/oakmont-rough-cut-to-4-inches/)
 
Golf Channel
Playing Oakmont's 13th hole for the U.S. Open
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/playing-13th-hole-oakmont-2016-us-open/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/playing-13th-hole-oakmont-2016-us-open/)
 
Golf Channel
Tips for playing the par-3 16th at Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/tips-playing-par-three-16th-hole-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/tips-playing-par-three-16th-hole-oakmont/)
 
Golf Channel
Steele: Some Oakmont greens are 'really, really crazy'
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/steele-some-oakmont-greens-are-really-really-crazy/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/steele-some-oakmont-greens-are-really-really-crazy/)
 
Golf Channel
Ginella and Williams visit Church Brew Works
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-and-williams-visit-church-brew-works/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-and-williams-visit-church-brew-works/)
 
Ford: Most strategic tee shot on Oakmont
Golf Channel
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/most-strategic-tee-shot-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/most-strategic-tee-shot-oakmont/)
 
Golf Channel
Oakmont director Ford's Tiger tale from 2007
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/bob-ford-tiger-woods-2007-us-open/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/bob-ford-tiger-woods-2007-us-open/)
 
Golf Channel
Differences at Oakmont from 1983 to today
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/differences-oakmont-1983-today/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/differences-oakmont-1983-today/)
 
Golf Channel
Inside view: Head pro Bob Ford talks Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/challenges-oakmont-2016-us-open/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/challenges-oakmont-2016-us-open/)
 
Golf Channel
Look at history: Miller's closing 63 at Oakmont
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/johnny-millers-history-making-low-round-oakmont/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/johnny-millers-history-making-low-round-oakmont/)
 
ESPN
Rooting for Oakmont to break the U.S. Open field
http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen16/story/_/id/16204136/rooting-oakmont-break-us-open-field (http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen16/story/_/id/16204136/rooting-oakmont-break-us-open-field)
 
Associated Press
Oakmont returns US Open reputation as toughest test
http://www.foxsports.com/golf/story/oakmont-returns-us-open-reputation-as-toughest-test-061416 (http://www.foxsports.com/golf/story/oakmont-returns-us-open-reputation-as-toughest-test-061416)
 
PGATour.com
‘We want it impossible'
http://www.pgatour.com/long-form/2016/06/14/oakmont-us-open-toughest-test.html (http://www.pgatour.com/long-form/2016/06/14/oakmont-us-open-toughest-test.html)
 
The Scotsman
Stars to be victims of USGA’s silly season
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/martin-dempster-stars-to-be-victims-of-usga-s-silly-season-1-4153624 (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/martin-dempster-stars-to-be-victims-of-usga-s-silly-season-1-4153624)
 
State of the Game Podcast
Geoff Ogilvy at Oakmont
http://stateofthegame.libsyn.com/sog-ep-66-geoff-ogilvy-at-oakmont (http://stateofthegame.libsyn.com/sog-ep-66-geoff-ogilvy-at-oakmont)
 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Where to Watch
http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/usopen2016/2016/06/12/where-to-watch/ (http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/usopen2016/2016/06/12/where-to-watch/)
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 14, 2016, 12:32:36 PM
Updated with many more recent articles and videos.  Of note, the Frank Nobilo course tour videos in the first post and these three great Golf Channel segments that are worth a view...


History lesson:
Ginella on Oakmont's early days
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-talks-early-history-oakmont-country-club/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-talks-early-history-oakmont-country-club/)

Ginella on the story of how Oakmont turned back the clock
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/story-how-oakmont-turned-back-clock/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/story-how-oakmont-turned-back-clock/)
 
Toughest game in golf: The Oakmont SWAT
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/story-oakmont-swat/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/media/story-oakmont-swat/)
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 15, 2016, 12:25:21 PM
Updated. A couple highlights of note...


State of the Game Podcast
Geoff Ogilvy at Oakmont
http://stateofthegame.libsyn.com/sog-ep-66-geoff-ogilvy-at-oakmont (http://stateofthegame.libsyn.com/sog-ep-66-geoff-ogilvy-at-oakmont)
 
USGA
Experts Discuss Oakmont, Architecture
USGA Executive Director Mike Davis, Gil Hanse and Brad Faxon share their views on golf course architecture and the many strengths of Oakmont's design.
http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/clubhouse/videos/2016/06/14/160614-members-architecture-forum-mp4-4940874743001.html (http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/clubhouse/videos/2016/06/14/160614-members-architecture-forum-mp4-4940874743001.html)
Title: Re: 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont – Comprehensive Index of Links
Post by: Buck Wolter on June 18, 2016, 08:48:27 AM
A bump plus a link to an architectural Q&A/discussion of Oakmont as it relates to the the US Open.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2092206-2016-u-s-open-oakmont-country-club-behind-the-architectural-curtain/

A little tease:
TD: There are many who insist that trees should play no role in the design of a course—and historically, they weren’t part of Oakmont’s design. When you design a hole, where a tree is part of the strategy, you know that strategy will one day become obsolete when the tree dies. However, on a new design, you might get fifty years of interest out of a certain tree if you can figure out how to utilize it—and that’s nothing to sneeze at. The reflex of today’s designers to cut down every tree has gone a bit too far. Trees have their place in the landscape—and in golf.