Oakland Hills Country Club (South)
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Architect
Donald Ross
Access Type
Private
Donald Ross original, redesigned by Robert Trent Jones for the 1951 U.S. Open — where Ben Hogan famously declared "I'm glad I brought this course — this monster — to its knees," giving rise to the nickname "the Monster." Hosted six U.S. Opens and the 2004 Ryder Cup.
Rankings & Recognition — 2026
#2
Golf Digest
Best in Michigan
2026
#2
Golf.com
Best in Michigan
2026
#20
Golf Digest
Top 100 US
2026
#23
Top 100 GC
Top 100 US
2026
Appears on these trails
America's Top 100 Overall
100 courses · National · Exclusive
Donald Ross
10 courses · Architect · Exclusive
Michigan Top 20 Overall
20 courses · State · Mostly Private
PGA Championship Venues
12 courses · National · Mostly Private
Ryder Cup Venues (USA)
9 courses · National · Mixed Access
U.S. Amateur Venues
13 courses · National · Mixed Access
U.S. Open Venues
11 courses · National · Mostly Private
U.S. Women's Open Venues
8 courses · National · Mixed Access
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