The Oakmont Country Club, which is hosting the U.S. Open for the second time since 1994, has undergone a significant transformation. Previously characterized by dense tree lines and numerous bunkers, the course now features clearer sightlines to 16 of the 18 greens. This change was initiated secretly by club members after the 1994 tournament, led by R. Banks Smith, who undertook tree removal in the early mornings. The restoration reflects the original design vision of Henry Fownes, enhancing the course's integrity and challenge for golfers.
At the Oakmont Country Club, the landscape has transformed significantly since the 1994 U.S. Open, moving from a dense, tree-lined course to a more open design.
Members of Oakmont began secretly cutting down trees in the early mornings after the 1994 Open, focusing on restoring the course to its original design vision.
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