Take a walk with Oakmont Country Club superintendent John Zimmers as he leads us through what he, his team, and his John Deere equipment go through to prepare for the 116th U.S. Open Championship.
Follow Oakmont's Assistant Superintendent, Mike McCormick as he patrols the course in the early hours. He's just one of the staffers managing situations so he or the team doesn't get burned by any surprises.
Oakmont's team of turf professionals go to great lengths to maintain the dense rough to meet USGA standards, and make players take heed.
One of Oakmont's many unique features is the massive 9th green. This historic green presents a challenge to players as well as the maintenance crew.
Historically, Oakmont has a reputation for having the fastest greens in golf that roll true. It's the Pittsburgh Poa and you can bet that the USGA is keeping an eye on the stimpmeter.
Some of the best turf professionals in the world work together to make history. The crew of volunteers work with the Oakmont staff to iron out the creases.
Following the restoration work in 2005 that added 2 bunker fingers on both sides of the "Church Pews" put the main feature in the middle of the drive zone. Learn more about the 210 bunkers that call Oakmont home.
Superintendents report for their first day on the job as a volunteers at the 2016 US Open at Oakmont in Pennsylvania. Some of the best in the country are excited to get started.
Golf course superintendents and professionals in the industry sound off on our recent Tee It Up! questions.
What does it take to get the course conditioned on time, everyday for the world's best players during the U.S. Open? A little help from your friends. John Deere Golf steps up to help the Merion Golf Club staff with volunteer labor and equipment.
