Oakmont, which Davis called the “gold standard” of classic U.S. Open golf setups, will see to it. At Oakmont, members routinely play on greens running 13-15 feet. Even mighty Oakmont has had to defend itself against the distances players hit the golf ball now and the hybrid clubs they use to escape bad lies. OAKMONT, PA — Scary stories about a golf course, in advance of a major championship, are all but routine. So the reflex is to dismiss these dire advisories with skepticism, or as the standard whinge about conditions and course preparation.

Source: National Post June 15, 2016 15:22 UTC