How to play at Oakmont Country Club, the US Open golf course Bryson DeChambeau says is the hardest he’s ever played

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Oakmont Country Club is considered one of the greatest golf courses in the United States.

It’s also a fan favorite at events because it sometimes makes even the world’s best golfers look ordinary.

Especially in US Open conditions, it’s a remarkable test that pushes the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to the limit.

The Golfing Gazette shares how amateur golfers can play Oakmont, with other key information like membership fees.

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Courses at Oakmont Country Club

Oakmont Country Club has only one golf course, a 7,372-yard par-70. It was designed by Henry Fownes and opened in 1903.

It’s widely regarded as one of the toughest courses in the United States. That’s why 2025 is the 10th time it has hosted the US Open.

Bryson DeChambeau actually said it’s the hardest course he has ever played. Scheffler and Jon Rahm have also commented on Oakmont’s difficulty.

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How to play at Oakmont Country Club

Oakmont is an exclusive golf club, so non-members cannot simply book a tee time. But there are still multiple ways to play there.

Memberships are invite-only and cost an initiation fee of around $150,000. Members also pay over $1,000 monthly.

Two more realistic ways to play at Oakmont are to be a member’s guest or participate in a charity golf day. Or, of course, you could qualify for the US Open.