Course hosting record eighth Open

Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club is about to host a record eighth U.S. Open. The course also has hosted three PGA Championships, five U.S. Amateurs and in 2010 will host its second U.S. Women's Open.

This week's winning score is expected to be in the black, perhaps in double-digits.

Previous U.S. Open winners at Oakmont and their winning totals:

•1927: Scotsman Tommy Armour beats Harry "Lighthorse” Cooper in a playoff.

Winning score: 301.

•1935: Local club pro Sam Park Jr. outlasts Jimmy Thomson.

Winning score: 299.

•1953: In his magical season, Ben Hogan beats Sam Snead by six strokes.

Winning score: 283.

•1962: Jack Nicklaus beats local favorite Arnold Palmer for his first pro victory.

Winning score: 283.

•1973: Johnny Miller passes John Schlee with a legendary round of 8-under 63.

Winning score: 279.

•1983: Larry Nelson beats defending champ Tom Watson by one shot.

Winning score: 280.

•1994: Ernie Else outlasts Loren Roberts and Colin Montgomerie in a playoff.

Winning score: 279.

Related Topics: Sports, Golf, The Majors, Men's Golf

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