Course opened in 1918 with the North Course opening five years later, in 1923. Six U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, the 2004 Ryder Cup, plus the 2002 and 2016 U.S. Amateur were all held on the iconic South Course. It is one of only five clubs to have hosted a U.S. Open, a U.S. Women’s Open, a U.S. Amateur and a U.S. Women’s Amateur. Golf legends, Walter Hagen was the first Head Professional at Oakland Hills, plus Ben Hogan won the 1951 U.S. Open on the South Course and dubbed it “The Monster.” Members were saddened by the loss of historic artifacts in of two U.S. Opens as well as four top amateur championships is a testament to the fabulous work of everyone at Oakland Hills. With a total of eight USGA championships coming to our club starting in 2024, we can’t wait to add to our storied history. We look forward to continuing our championship golf tradition at Oakland Hills and our longstanding relationship with the USGA.” the clubhouse fire. Everyone expressed the sentiment that the clubhouse could be rebuilt, but the golfing mementos lost to the fire could not. The last big events held at Oakland Hills were the 2008 PGA Championship, won by Padraig Harrington and the 2016 U.S. Amateur, won by Curtis Luck. The South Course recently underwent an extensive renovation by Gil Hanse to keep it relevant for the upcoming major championships. Rick Palmer, Oakland Hills Club President said, “This is a significant and meaningful day for all of us at Oakland Hills. The commitment
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