Did you know that after winning the 1951 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills, Ben Hogan never said, "I am glad to have brought this monster to its knees," as has been widely attributed? Or that the most difficult course in the early years of the Open was the Myopia Hunt Club in Massachusetts? You will after reading David Barrett's Golf Courses of the U.S. Open, which includes in-depth profiles of the 50 clubs and courses that will have hosted the Open, including 2008 site Torrey Pines. The text is accompanied by beautiful photos of the layouts, and an informative foreword by architect Rees Jones, who has redesigned many Open courses, including Torry Pines, Bethpage Black and The Country Club. ($50)
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