Players Warned: Oakmont Rough Might Not Give Your Ball Back.
OAKMONT, Pa. – The U.S. Open golf championship is infamous for its brutal course conditions, and Oakmont is once again living up to that reputation. Known for its towering rough, the iconic course is showcasing a thick, 5-inch mix of Kentucky bluegrass, rye, and poa annua—carefully maintained to stand tall and consume errant golf balls…