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U.S. Open Conditions Every Day | Super Secrets at Oakmont

Some major championship hosts need to make huge changes to their golf course before the pros arrive. Not at Oakmont Country Club. Superintendent Michael McCormick and his deep team of knowledgeable, hard-working grounds guys make sure that U.S. Open conditions are served up daily.

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U.S. Open Conditions Every Day | Super Secrets at Oakmont

Some major championship hosts need to make huge changes to their golf course before the pros arrive. Not at Oakmont Country Club. Superintendent Michael McCormick and his deep team of knowledgeable, hard-working grounds guys make sure that U.S. Open conditions are served up daily.

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