Steve Trattner: The Darker Side of Erin Hills

If you watched any of the US Open this week on television, you likely never heard the name Steve Trattner. In other circumstances that would be odd, considering he spent so much of his lifetime finding the course that came to be at Erin Hills; promoting it; finding investors; helping design it; even going out … Continue reading Steve Trattner: The Darker Side of Erin Hills →

US Open Preview: Erin Hills Hole by Hole Preview

Erin Hills makes its debut as home of the 2017 US Open beginning Thursday. Wisconsin might not seem like the ideal place for such a grand tournament, but this particular area of the state resembles Scotland with bent grass, fine fescue, water features, and enormously long holes, totaling 7,812 yards with a par 72. Here's … Continue reading US Open Preview: Erin Hills Hole by Hole Preview →

US Open Preview: A Look at Future Sites

Much has been made of Chambers Bay getting its first-ever US Open this weekend, and being just the third amateur course to ever host it. The PGA will return to the traditional mindset for four of its next five venues, starting in 2016 when Oakmont Country Club hosts for the eighth time on June 16-19, … Continue reading US Open Preview: A Look at Future Sites →