Oakland Hills- South Course, hole 18
History
Oakland Hills Country Club was founded in 1916, and has played a significant role in the history of golf in the United States ever since.
Walter Hagen, five time PGA Champion, was the club's first head professional.
There are two championship courses at Oakland Hills.
The South Course was designed by Donald Ross and has played host to:
6 U.S. Opens
2 U.S. Senior Opens
one U.S. Women’s Amateur;
2 U.S. Men’s Amateurs
The Ryder Cup in 2004, and
3 PGA Championships
Oakland Hills is known to be a testing layout, and some of the greats of the game have prevailed here including: Palmer, Player, Nicklaus & Hogan.
Nicknamed "The Monster", only the very best prevail at Oakland Hills Country Club.
The North Course followed in 1922, also designed by Donald Ross. It underwent a significant overhaul by Robert Trent Jones in the 1960's
Course
After playing the South course just once I am hardly an expert on playing Oakland Hills.
I think it would take me a while to get the feel for the course, and the lines of play required.
It is definitely a course that asks each of us different questions.
Some of the slopes that affect you are relatively unseen from the prior shot.
Multiple plays would definitely result in better scores and understanding and appreciation of the course
Notable Holes include:
- hole 1, a quality opening hole with bunkers both left and right for the tee shot and the approach.
Oakland Hills, South Course- hole 1
- hole 4, a longish downhill par 4 with bunkers both sides for the tee shot and approach
- hole 6, a shorter uphill par 4 that plays longer..
Oakland Hills- South Course- hole 4
Oakland Hills- South Course- hole 6
- hole 7, a dogleg par with bunkers left and water right..
Oakland Hills- South Course- hole 7
- hole 13, a shorter par 3 with a tricky green and bunkers front and back
Oakland Hills- South Course- hole 13 tee
Oakland Hills- South Course- hole 13
- hole 15, an interesting hole! It has a bunker in the middle of the fairway which demands attention- and a saucer shaped green which is well bunkered..
- hole 17, a severely uphill par 3 with deep bunkering and a big ridge through the green. To top it off some pin positions cannot be seen from the tee!!
Oakland Hills- South Course- hole 15 approach
Oakland Hills- South Course- hole 17
- hole 18, an uphill par 5 for members that plays as a strong finishing par 4for the professionals..
Oakland Hills-South Course, hole 18 approach
Oakland Hills Country Club is both a wonderful members club with tennis courts, restaurants etc, but also a famous championship golf venue.
The North & South courses are both internationally renowned, and proven championship quality.
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