OAKMONT, PA - JUNE 13: The Oakmont Country Club sign is seen at the entrance to the club during the ... More final practice round prior to the start of 107th U.S. Open Championship on June 13, 2007 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The U.S. Open has long been synonymous with accessibility. From its first American-born champion to its unique qualification process that gives amateurs the opportunity to compete alongside professionals, everything about the tournament, except the venues, feels built for the people.

In 2025, the championship returns to Oakmont Country Club, a storied course with a famously exclusive reputation. With a reported $200,000 initiation fee, annual dues exceeding $10,000, and a waiting list for membership, Oakmont is........

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