The following Q&A comes courtesy of Marc Whitney of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). It will give you a great preview of Oakmont Country Club, site of next week's U.S. Open. Perhaps my favorite comment: "The shot is not over until the ball stops rolling."
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – ASGCA Past President Tom Marzolf of Fazio Golf Course Design responded to questions via Twitter June 7, discussing Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pennsylvania, host to the 2016 U.S. Open June 16-19.
Following is a transcript of his chat with golf fans.
Q: Can you talk about the rich history and design of Oakmont Country Club?