Established in 1926, the South Course in Oakland Hills has hosted 14 major championships including six U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, and a Ryder Cup
#15. Oakland Hills (South)
Established: 1918
Location: Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan
Designed: Donald Ross
Type: Private
Par: 72 (70 for majors)
Length: 7,445 yards (6,808 meters)
The South Course of Oakland Hills is one of the most accomplished courses in the world.
Oakland Hills has hosted a total of thirteen major championships, including six U.S. Opens, three PGA Championship, and a Ryder Cup in 2004. It is also slated to host the 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship.
For the 2008 PGA Championship, we ended up getting a great duel between Padraig Harrington and Sergio Garcia.
Oakland Hills is yet another fantastic Donald Ross design, but I wouldn’t say it is his best. In my opinion, that distinction belongs to another course.
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