Super Secrets w/ Josh Sens

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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the rough in a practice round at Oakmont before the 2025 U.S. Open.

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PGA Tour pro Harry Higgs watches shot.

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A weed-filled lawn

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An elaborate backyard putting green.

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Ground under repair on a golf course.

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A centennial exhibit at TPC Harding Park

This popular San Francisco muni is turning 100 — and celebrating in style

On its 100th birthday, TPC Harding Park, in San Francisco, has mounted a display on the people and events that have shaped the course.
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Dunedin Golf Club in Florida

This Donald Ross muni just came back to life with $6 million restoration

The revival of a Donald Ross design that he called a “masterpiece” has put Dunedin Golf Club on a short list of Florida’s finest munis.
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Rees Jones during Saturday play at Blue Course of Congressional CC. Bethesda, MD 6/18/2011

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The Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club

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An aerial view of Scarecrow, the new 18-hole course at Gamble Sands.

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The iconic par-3 16th hole at Cypress Point.

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At Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in southern Oregon, tradition calls for all-day play, followed by friendly arguments at the bar.
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maurice dubois talking to camera

What’s missing from pro golf? This CBS anchorman has thoughts

Maurice DuBois is the co-anchor of CBS Evening News. He’s also an unapologetic golf junkie with some firm opinions about the game.
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Transfusions with red grapes and candied ginger. “Ahoy, polloi!”

Try these 6 delicious twists on the classic Transfusion cocktail

More golf clubs are putting their own spin on the classic Transfusion recipe. Here are 6 tasty iterations you’re sure to love.
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Travis Kelce stands in the second tee box during the first round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 11, 2025 in Stateline, Nevada

Travis Kelce makes shocking admission about round at bucket-list course

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Ludvig Aberg of Sweden hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 07, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Matthew Fitzpatrick of England lines up a putt on the tenth green during the second round of the Wyndham Championship 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club on August 01, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Robert Zokoe with scenes from his American Golf Museum

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Hunter Mahan attends the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere.

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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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