Oakland Hills Country Club through the years

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Gary Player tees off on number one at Oakland Hills Country Club during the 1972 PGA Championships.
Gary Player tees off on number one at Oakland Hills Country Club during the 1972 PGA Championships.
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Clubhouse at Oakland Hills Country Club in 1924.
Clubhouse at Oakland Hills Country Club in 1924.
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The 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
The 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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Players practice during the 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Players practice during the 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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The USGA Cup awarded at the 1924 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
The USGA Cup awarded at the 1924 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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A player putts during the 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
A player putts during the 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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Oakland Hills Country Club during the 1961 U.S. Open.
Oakland Hills Country Club during the 1961 U.S. Open.
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Oakland Hills Country Club in 1929.
Oakland Hills Country Club in 1929.
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Fans follow players during the 1924 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Fans follow players during the 1924 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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The 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
The 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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Oakland Hills Country Club in 1929.
Oakland Hills Country Club in 1929.
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Clubhouse at Oakland Hills Country Club in 1924.
Clubhouse at Oakland Hills Country Club in 1924.
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Padraig Harrington won the last of golf's regular majors at Oakland Hills, the 2008 PGA Championship. The clubhouse burned down on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.
Padraig Harrington won the last of golf's regular majors at Oakland Hills, the 2008 PGA Championship. The clubhouse burned down on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.
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The Oakland Hills Country Club has hosted many major golf tournaments including the 2004 Ryder Cup, the 2008 PGA Championship and the 1996 U.S. Open.
The Oakland Hills Country Club has hosted many major golf tournaments including the 2004 Ryder Cup, the 2008 PGA Championship and the 1996 U.S. Open.
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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were briefly partners during the 2004 Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were briefly partners during the 2004 Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.
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Steve Jones cradles the U.S. Open trophy at the 1996 playing at Oakland Hills.
Steve Jones cradles the U.S. Open trophy at the 1996 playing at Oakland Hills.
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Arnold Palmer watches his shot during the 1979 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township.
Arnold Palmer watches his shot during the 1979 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township.
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Ben Crenshaw, left, with 1979 PGA Championship winner David Graham at Oakland Hills.
Ben Crenshaw, left, with 1979 PGA Championship winner David Graham at Oakland Hills.
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Sam Burns of Shreveport, La., putts on the 11th green with the Oakland Hills Country Club clubhouse in the background prior to the 2016 U.S. Amateur.
Sam Burns of Shreveport, La., putts on the 11th green with the Oakland Hills Country Club clubhouse in the background prior to the 2016 U.S. Amateur.
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Curtis Luck hits his approach to the 18th green during the final round of the U.S. Amateur Sunday at Oakland Hills.
Curtis Luck hits his approach to the 18th green during the final round of the U.S. Amateur Sunday at Oakland Hills.
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Oakland Hills Country Club burns Thursday, February 17, 2022.
Oakland Hills Country Club burns Thursday, February 17, 2022.
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The iconic clubhouse overlooks the No. 1 fairway, and the Nos. 9 and 18 greens at the Oakland Hills South Course.
The iconic clubhouse overlooks the No. 1 fairway, and the Nos. 9 and 18 greens at the Oakland Hills South Course.
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Arnold Palmer poses with the U.S. Senior Open trophy after winning in 1981 at Oakland Hills.
Arnold Palmer poses with the U.S. Senior Open trophy after winning in 1981 at Oakland Hills.
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Nick Carlson made a spirited run in the U.S. Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in 2016.
Nick Carlson made a spirited run in the U.S. Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in 2016.
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High-school golfers participate in a jamboree on the north course of Oakland Hills Country Club.
High-school golfers participate in a jamboree on the north course of Oakland Hills Country Club.
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High School golfers participate at a jamboree on the north course of Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on April 26, 2021.
High School golfers participate at a jamboree on the north course of Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on April 26, 2021.
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Former Tiger Ty Cobb swings a golf club at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills. With him is fellow Tiger Gordon "Mickey" Cochrane, right. The others are M.E. Coyle and Al Watrous, the club pro.
Former Tiger Ty Cobb swings a golf club at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills. With him is fellow Tiger Gordon "Mickey" Cochrane, right. The others are M.E. Coyle and Al Watrous, the club pro.
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The Ryder Cup was suspended from 1939-45, but challenge matches were held to raise funds for war-related efforts. Walter Hagen, who captained the 1939, '40 and '41 teams, holds the cup after a U.S. victory at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills in 1940.
The Ryder Cup was suspended from 1939-45, but challenge matches were held to raise funds for war-related efforts. Walter Hagen, who captained the 1939, '40 and '41 teams, holds the cup after a U.S. victory at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills in 1940.
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Steve Brady, the head golf pro at Oakland Hills Country Club, talks to the media in front of the clubhouse.
Steve Brady, the head golf pro at Oakland Hills Country Club, talks to the media in front of the clubhouse.
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Kye Goalby is part of the renovation crew at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Kye Goalby is part of the renovation crew at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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The 18th green on the South Course of Oakland Hills Country Club.
The 18th green on the South Course of Oakland Hills Country Club.
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A spectator takes shelter from the rain under an umbrella while watching the Next Tee Golf Classic at the Oakland Hills Country Club, in Bloomfield Hills, April 29, 2019.
A spectator takes shelter from the rain under an umbrella while watching the Next Tee Golf Classic at the Oakland Hills Country Club, in Bloomfield Hills, April 29, 2019.
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Padraig Harrington wins the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills as Sergio Garcia looks on.
Padraig Harrington wins the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills as Sergio Garcia looks on.
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Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the the 90th PGA Championship golf tournament in 2008 at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township.
Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the the 90th PGA Championship golf tournament in 2008 at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township.
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Payne Stewart takes the tee after Greg Norman during the third round of the 1996 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills.
Payne Stewart takes the tee after Greg Norman during the third round of the 1996 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills.
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Jack Nicklaus looks to the gallery after the conclusion of his 40th U.S. Open, in 2006, at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Jack Nicklaus looks to the gallery after the conclusion of his 40th U.S. Open, in 2006, at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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Golf legend Ben Hogan famously said he "brought this Monster to its knees" after winning the 1951 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills.
Golf legend Ben Hogan famously said he "brought this Monster to its knees" after winning the 1951 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills.
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Mr. Tiger Al Kaline, a longtime Oakland Hills member, has a laugh during a round prior to the 2004 Ryder Cup.
Mr. Tiger Al Kaline, a longtime Oakland Hills member, has a laugh during a round prior to the 2004 Ryder Cup.
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United States team captain Hal Sutton has a laugh during the 2004 Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills Country Club. It was one of the few light moments for Team USA, which was routed by Team Europe.
United States team captain Hal Sutton has a laugh during the 2004 Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills Country Club. It was one of the few light moments for Team USA, which was routed by Team Europe.
Dale G. Young, Detroit News
Nick Carlson reacts to his pitch shot on the second hole during quarterfinal round of match play at the 2016 U.S. Amateur Friday at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Nick Carlson reacts to his pitch shot on the second hole during quarterfinal round of match play at the 2016 U.S. Amateur Friday at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Chris Keane, USGA
Curtis Luck from Australia celebrates with the Havemeyer Trophy after defeating Brad Dalke from Norman, Oklahoma 6-4 to win the U.S Amateur Championship Saturday played on the South Course of Oakland Hills Country Club.
Curtis Luck from Australia celebrates with the Havemeyer Trophy after defeating Brad Dalke from Norman, Oklahoma 6-4 to win the U.S Amateur Championship Saturday played on the South Course of Oakland Hills Country Club.
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Oakland Hills County Club Turf Care Center employees and Ryder Cup staff continue to make preparations for The 35th Ryder Cup Matches at Oakland Hills, Friday, September 3, 2004. Here they rebuild the left trap in front of the eighth hole on the South Course.
Oakland Hills County Club Turf Care Center employees and Ryder Cup staff continue to make preparations for The 35th Ryder Cup Matches at Oakland Hills, Friday, September 3, 2004. Here they rebuild the left trap in front of the eighth hole on the South Course.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Ryuji Imada chips out of a sand trap onto the Ninth green during first-round action at the PGA Championiship, August 7, 2008.
Ryuji Imada chips out of a sand trap onto the Ninth green during first-round action at the PGA Championiship, August 7, 2008.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
European team member Colin Montgomerie smiles (sort of) at the gallery around the 7th hole on day two of practice rounds at the Ryder Cup in 2004.
European team member Colin Montgomerie smiles (sort of) at the gallery around the 7th hole on day two of practice rounds at the Ryder Cup in 2004.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
English golf fans, from left, Andre Bell, Jon Barette, Andrew Sanders and Rob Thornton, all of England, take in the action at Oakland Hills during the 35th Ryder Cup in 2004.
English golf fans, from left, Andre Bell, Jon Barette, Andrew Sanders and Rob Thornton, all of England, take in the action at Oakland Hills during the 35th Ryder Cup in 2004.
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Billy Foster (Darren Clarke's caddie) is surrounded by European fans on the 18th hole. The European team celebrates around the 18th green after beating the Americans, 18.5 to 9.5 in the final round of The 35th Ryder Cup Matches at The Oakland Hills Country Club, Sunday afternoon, September 19, 2004.
Billy Foster (Darren Clarke's caddie) is surrounded by European fans on the 18th hole. The European team celebrates around the 18th green after beating the Americans, 18.5 to 9.5 in the final round of The 35th Ryder Cup Matches at The Oakland Hills Country Club, Sunday afternoon, September 19, 2004.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
European Team players Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Darren Clarke of Ireland celebrate with the fans after Europe's victory over the USA during the Sunday singles matches at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches on September, 19 2004 at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
European Team players Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Darren Clarke of Ireland celebrate with the fans after Europe's victory over the USA during the Sunday singles matches at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches on September, 19 2004 at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
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The Oakland Hills clubhouse adorns the background as Anthony Kim hits a shot out of the sand onto the 10th green Thursday at Oakland Hills during the first round of the PGA championship in 2008
The Oakland Hills clubhouse adorns the background as Anthony Kim hits a shot out of the sand onto the 10th green Thursday at Oakland Hills during the first round of the PGA championship in 2008
Dale G. Young
Aerial photo of the south course holes at Oakland Hills Country Club before the 2008 PGA Championship.
Aerial photo of the south course holes at Oakland Hills Country Club before the 2008 PGA Championship.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
Angel Cabrera and Brandt Snedeker walk off the first hole after officials sound the severe weather horn and play is suspended during the third round of the 90th PGA Championship at the Oakland Hills Country Club in 2008.
Angel Cabrera and Brandt Snedeker walk off the first hole after officials sound the severe weather horn and play is suspended during the third round of the 90th PGA Championship at the Oakland Hills Country Club in 2008.
Todd McInturf
Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia and Charlie Wi make their way onto the 18th green during the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club on Sunday, August 10, 2008.
Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia and Charlie Wi make their way onto the 18th green during the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club on Sunday, August 10, 2008.
Elizabeth Conley, The Detroit News
Ryuji Imada tees off on the 10th hole during first-round action at the PGA Championiship at Oakland Hills Golf Course on Thursday, August 7, 2008
Ryuji Imada tees off on the 10th hole during first-round action at the PGA Championiship at Oakland Hills Golf Course on Thursday, August 7, 2008
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
Davis Love III tees off at the ninth hole during the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on Thursday, August 7, 2008.
Davis Love III tees off at the ninth hole during the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on Thursday, August 7, 2008.
Ankur Dholakia, The Detroit News
Rocco Mediate watches his ball lift out of the trap on the 7th hoel during second-round play Friday in the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in 2008.
Rocco Mediate watches his ball lift out of the trap on the 7th hoel during second-round play Friday in the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in 2008.
Dale G. Young
Jim Furyk and the entire gallery watch his tee shot on the ninth hole during second-round play Friday in the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills.
Jim Furyk and the entire gallery watch his tee shot on the ninth hole during second-round play Friday in the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills.
Dale G. Young
Grounds keepers mow the rough in front of the clubhouse while preparing for the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club on August 1, 2008.
Grounds keepers mow the rough in front of the clubhouse while preparing for the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club on August 1, 2008.
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Flames shoot from the main building at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.
Flames shoot from the main building at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Smoke billows from the main building at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.
Smoke billows from the main building at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Firefighters continue to pour water on the historic Oakland Hills Country Club, Friday morning, Feb. 18, 2022, the day after a devastating fire.
Firefighters continue to pour water on the historic Oakland Hills Country Club, Friday morning, Feb. 18, 2022, the day after a devastating fire.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News
The historic Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills appears to be a total loss, one day after a devastating fire.
The historic Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills appears to be a total loss, one day after a devastating fire.
Andy Morrison, The Detroit News