Designed by Donald Ross the South course opened in 1918 with Walter Hagen as the first head professional The signature hole on the South course is the 406 yard par 4 16th which requires two well executed shots up a dogleg right fairway to reach a very small green The last five holes are known as the fearsome fivesome The clubhouse is a mirror image of George Washington s Mt Vernon home The South course has hosted six U S Opens most recently in 1996 two PGA Championships most recently in 1979 and the 2004 Ryder Cup The PGA will return in 2008 The North Course built in 1923 and redesigned by Robert Trent Jones in the late 1960s is a links style course and the greens are loaded with subtle breaks The tree lined fairways were built on gently rolling terrain For more information go to www oaklandhillscc com