Behind Oakmont's lightning-fast greens and 200-plus jaw-dropping bunkers is one man whose obsession with fairness and punishment built a course that has haunted scorecards for over a century.

You might want to pump the brakes if you're hoping to join an exclusive bunch at Oakmont Country Club for a casual round of ...

Unbeknownst to even hardcore golf fans, this year's U.S. Open site used to have a neighbor, an 18-hole course anyone could play.