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1935, Oakmont
If you thought Oakmont has only become known as one of golf's toughest tracks in recent years, think again. The Pittsburgh-area layout has always been a grueling test, as backed up by Sam Parks Jr.'s winning score of 15-over par in this particular event. What else do we know about Mr. Parks? Apparently, he liked wearing winter coats in June.
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