Oak Hill Country Club: A Legacy of Golfing Excellence

In 1901, Oak Hill Country Club opened on the Genesee River. There were only nine holes, and the clubhouse was a converted farmhouse, but for the members, it was a haven. In the 1920s, the club moved to Pittsford, where world-famous architect Donald Ross built two eighteen-hole courses. A stately Tudor-style clubhouse was added, and in 1949, Oak Hill's reputation as one of the best courses in America was cemented when the USGA held the U.S. Amateur here. Golfing greats like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods have competed in such tournaments as the 1956 and 1968 U.S. Open, the 2003 and 2013 PGA Championship and the 2008 Senior PGA Championship. Visit the most exciting moments on the legendary East Course and the history of one of America's most historic golf meccas.

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Oak Hill Country Club: A Legacy of Golfing Excellence

In 1901, Oak Hill Country Club opened on the Genesee River. There were only nine holes, and the clubhouse was a converted farmhouse, but for the members, it was a haven. In the 1920s, the club moved to Pittsford, where world-famous architect Donald Ross built two eighteen-hole courses. A stately Tudor-style clubhouse was added, and in 1949, Oak Hill's reputation as one of the best courses in America was cemented when the USGA held the U.S. Amateur here. Golfing greats like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods have competed in such tournaments as the 1956 and 1968 U.S. Open, the 2003 and 2013 PGA Championship and the 2008 Senior PGA Championship. Visit the most exciting moments on the legendary East Course and the history of one of America's most historic golf meccas.

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Oak Hill Country Club: A Legacy of Golfing Excellence

Oak Hill Country Club: A Legacy of Golfing Excellence

by Sal Maiorana
Oak Hill Country Club: A Legacy of Golfing Excellence

Oak Hill Country Club: A Legacy of Golfing Excellence

by Sal Maiorana

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Overview

In 1901, Oak Hill Country Club opened on the Genesee River. There were only nine holes, and the clubhouse was a converted farmhouse, but for the members, it was a haven. In the 1920s, the club moved to Pittsford, where world-famous architect Donald Ross built two eighteen-hole courses. A stately Tudor-style clubhouse was added, and in 1949, Oak Hill's reputation as one of the best courses in America was cemented when the USGA held the U.S. Amateur here. Golfing greats like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods have competed in such tournaments as the 1956 and 1968 U.S. Open, the 2003 and 2013 PGA Championship and the 2008 Senior PGA Championship. Visit the most exciting moments on the legendary East Course and the history of one of America's most historic golf meccas.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626190375
Publisher: History Press, The
Publication date: 05/21/2013
Pages: 160
Sales rank: 1,044,582
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Award-winning journalist and author Sal Maiorana has been with the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle for more than 25 years. He is a regular contributor to numerous magazines and web sites, and the author of many books on sports and sports history.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 5

1 A Paradise in Pittsford 7

2 Birthplace by the Genesee River 11

3 A Historic Real Estate Deal 16

4 Right Man for the Job 22

5 Creating Green Mansions 28

6 Time to Show Off 34

7 Where Have You Been? 41

8 Hill of Fame 48

9 The Good Doctor 52

10 Breakthrough for the "Merry Mex" 59

11 Mustache on the Mona Lisa 66

12 Golden Bear on the Prowl 70

13 The King Is Dethroned 76

14 Move Over, Ben 83

15 Greatness in the Golf Shop 92

16 Heartbreak Hill 99

17 Ultimate Comeback 106

18 Premier Service 112

19 Glory's Last Shot 119

20 Redemption 125

21 Oak Hill in 2013 and Beyond 132

Index 139

About the Author 143

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