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Barry Plummer

‘I’m Certain They Wouldn’t Finish’ - US Open Stars Predict How An 18-Handicapper Would Fare Around Oakmont

Noah Kent and his caddie in the long rough at US Open 2025 venue Oakmont Country Club, with an inset image of the 125th US Open Championship leaderboard that is blank other than reading 'Oakmont awaits'.

The 2025 US Open is set to be a true Major test, thanks in no small part to its treacherously tough host venue, the apparently 'unplayable' Oakmont Country Club.

I was very interested to find out my course handicap at Oakmont, using the USGA's handy calculator, but I must admit I felt it was a little stingy based on how the course looks to be playing in practice for the best players in the world.

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