Which course is the best U.S. Open venue? Our 'definitive' ranking

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Caveat No. 1: All future venues must have prior Open experience
Caveat No. 2: A course has to have hosted an Open within the past 10 years.
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No. 12: Chambers Bay
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No. 11: Congressional Country Club
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No. 10: The Country Club
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No. 9: Torrey Pines
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No. 8: Bethpage Black
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No. 7: The Olympic Club
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No. 6: Winged Foot
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No. 5: Pinehurst No. 2
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No. 4: Merion
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No. 3: Shinnecock Hills
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No. 2: Oakmont
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