The Most Grueling U.S. Opens
June 10, 2011
A look back at the toughest national championships in golf history
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.
More on GolfDigest.com
Where to play
The 20 Best Golf Resorts
Our ranking of the top destinations in North America has a new No. 1.
News & Tours
Golf's All-Time Biggest Breakups
We revisit the highest-profile splits in golf throughout the years.
- Keywords:
- golf,
- PGA Tour,
- U.S. Open,
- Tiger Woods,
- Ben Hogan,
- Julius Boros,
- Oakmont,
- Oakland Hills,
- Winged Foot,
- Merion,
- Shinnecock Hills,
- Arnold Palmer,
- Frances Ouimet,
- Angel Cabrera,
- Phil Mickelson,
- Retief Goosen,
- Congressional,
- Southern Hills,
- The Country Club,
- Tommy Bolt,
- Sam Parks,
- Ken Venturi,
- Hale Irwin,
- USGA
Related Links
- Gallery: Golf's All-Time Biggest Breakups
- The Interviews They'd Like Back
- Photos: 10 Tour wives we'd like to see on tv
- Video Gallery: Funniest Golf Commercials
- Slideshow: Best Backyard Golf Holes
- Timeline: Tiger's Teasers
- More New and Tours
- Local Knowledge Blog
- Complete U.S. Open Coverage
- Follow Golf Digest & Golf World on Twitter
The latest on golf digest
Where To Play
America's 100 Greatest
Augusta National leads the way in the game's oldest ranking of courses.
News & Tours
Costliest Rules Mistakes
Morgan Pressel's slow-play penalty just the latest mental error.
Features
Show Us What You've Got
Your favorite Instagram golf photos can now be featured on GolfDigest.com.
Ratings
Comments
Post a Comment