Oakmont Country Club (Oakmont, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
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Oakmont Country Club

Oakmont, United States

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
7,255
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3
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Course Layout

303 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 303 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

181 bunkers
21,933 sq yd of sand — 10.1 bunkers per hole on average.
1209 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
940 sq yd avg green
Classification: Massive greens (>8,000 sq ft avg) — links/championship scale. Enormous — expect many first putts from 50+ feet.
2350 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
9.44 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 26 fairway zones.
181 bunkers · 22 greens · 26 fairway zones · 60 tee boxes · 1 water hazards.

About Oakmont Country Club

Oakmont Country Club is a country club in Plum and Oakmont, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in 1903, the club predominantly lies in the borough of Plum, in the East Hills suburbs of Pittsburgh. Its golf course is regarded as the "oldest top-ranked golf course in the United States" and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The Pennsylvania Turnpike separates seven holes from the rest of the layout. Oakmont most recently hosted its record tenth U.S. Open in 2025.

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Tournament History & Records

63
Johnny Miller, 1973 U.S. Open
One of the most celebrated rounds in major championship history — Miller closed with 63 to win the U.S. Open.
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Events Hosted

  • U.S. Open — Hosted 9 times — 1927, 1935, 1953, 1962, 1973, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2016
  • PGA Championship — Hosted 1922, 1951, 1978
  • U.S. Amateur — Hosted multiple times

Course Record

63
Johnny Miller · 1973
U.S. Open final round

Architecture

  • • Henry Fownes
Opened: 1903

What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 76.9 · Slope 142 · Par 71 · 7,255 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 12 89 +18
10 18 95 +24
15 25 102 +31
20 31 108 +37
25 37 114 +43
30 44 120 +49

Back

Rating 73.3 · Slope 136 · Par 71 · 6,436 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 8 82 +11
10 14 88 +17
15 20 94 +23
20 26 100 +29
25 32 106 +35
30 38 112 +41

Middle

Rating 72.3 · Slope 130 · Par 71 · 6,223 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 79 +8
10 13 85 +14
15 19 91 +20
20 24 97 +26
25 30 102 +31
30 36 108 +37

Forward

Rating 70.1 · Slope 125 · Par 71 · 5,692 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 5 75 +4
10 10 80 +9
15 16 86 +15
20 21 91 +20
25 27 97 +26
30 32 102 +31

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 4 4 5 4 3 4 3 5 36 4 4 5 3 4 4 3 4 4 35 71
Yards 482 340 428 609 382 194 479 288 477 3,679 462 379 667 183 358 499 231 313 484 3,576 7,255
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 3 · 194 yards

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Longest Hole
Hole 12
Par 5 · 667 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 13
Par 3 · 183 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 3 · 231 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Oakmont Country Club

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Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,255
Par:
71
Course Rating:
76.9
Slope:
142

Back

Yards:
6,436
Par:
71
Course Rating:
73.3
Slope:
136

Middle

Yards:
6,223
Par:
71
Course Rating:
72.3
Slope:
130

Forward

Yards:
5,692
Par:
71
Course Rating:
70.1
Slope:
125

Play the U.S. Open Rotation

The clubs that host America's most difficult championship — Shinnecock, Oakmont, Pine Valley, Winged Foot, Pebble Beach, Merion, Bethpage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Oakmont Country Club?

Oakmont Country Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 7,255 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,679 yards), back nine par 35 (3,576 yards).

What is the longest hole at Oakmont Country Club?

The longest hole is hole 12, a par 5 playing 667 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Oakmont Country Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 3 playing 194 yards.

What tournaments have been held at Oakmont Country Club?
  • U.S. Open — Hosted 9 times — 1927, 1935, 1953, 1962, 1973, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2016
  • PGA Championship — Hosted 1922, 1951, 1978
  • U.S. Amateur — Hosted multiple times
What should I shoot at Oakmont Country Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.