Unique facts about the U.S. Open

It was at Oakmont in 1962 that Rolex Testimonee Jack Nicklaus claimed his first U.S. Open victory at the age of 22, defeating fellow Testimonee Arnold Palmer in an 18-hole playoff.

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BIRTHPLACE OF A LEGENDARY RIVALRY

That moment marked the start of one of golf's most iconic rivalries - built on mutual respect and fierce competition.

THE CHURCH PEWS BUNKER

One of Oakmont's most recognisable features is the Church Pews bunker, situated between the third and fourth fairways. This deep, linear hazard lined with turf-covered ridges is both a visual landmark and a formidable test of course management.

JACK NICKLAUS AND THE RECORD BOOK