So my brother-in-law now works at Oakmont

[Aguirre]

I won't say in what capacity, but he's a fairly important employee there.  And you know what that means?

I can play for free (so long as I'm with him) on Mondays.  I've told him that we are hitting the range as soon as the weather breaks.  He's going to start to become a regular golfer whether he likes it or not.

[Pretzel]

Tell us if the greens are as fast as they say they are.

[Aguirre]

Tell us if the greens are as fast as they say they are.

I've played Oakmont before, and yes, they are that fast.  It's incredible.  However, I would say that I don't recall having an "unfair" putt.  You can find one on the putting green, but I don't recall ever having such a thing on the course. I've putted well there and tallied 40, so that gives you an idea.

I wouldn't want to belong, actually, unless I was worth a shit ton of cash.  And, I'm not.  It's a little stuffy (as are many CC's) and the golf test is exhausting.  I don't want to bust my ass to break 90.  It is gorgeous in that old school country club way, but Oakmont is one of those courses where a great number of the members live 1000 miles away.  It just doesn't feel like your more intimate clubs.

I actually don't think it's particularly hard tee to green.  But, you add in the firmness of the putting surfaces, thick rough, and speed of the greens, and it's every bit the test you'd imagine.