This page was previously dedicated to the golf courses of the Americas. Videos include course tours, aerials, feature stories and more. U.S. Open venues are presented here, but the rest of the videos have been compiled into YouTube playlists and linked from their respective pins on the GeekedOnGolf Global Guide Map. Future updates will be made directly to the Global Guide.
U.S. OPEN VENUES
ERIN HILLS
(Host: 2017)
- Matt Ginella with the wild story behind Erin Hills on Golf Channel
- Andy Ziegler on impact of U.S. Open on Golf Channel
- Frank Nobilo – Tee to Green: No. 16 on Golf Channel
OAKMONT CC
(Host: 2016, 2007, 1994, 1983, 1973, 1962, 1953, 1935, 1927)
- 2016 U.S. Open Preview with Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- USGA’s Mike Davis interview on USOpen.com
- Panel discussion of Oakmont architecture with Mike Davis, Gil Hanse and Brad Faxon on USGA.org
- History of the tree removal process with Matt Ginella on Golf Channel
- The Golf Channel’s Frank Nobilo Tee-to-Green:
HOLE 3 – Par 4 HOLE 10 – Par 4
HOLE 4 – Par 5 HOLE 16 – Par 3
HOLE 6 – Par 3 HOLE 17 – Par 4
HOLE 7 – Par 4 HOLE 18 – Par 4
CHAMBERS BAY
(Host: 2015)
- Matt Ginella’s first visit to Chambers Bay on Golf Channel
- Robert Trent Jones Jr. on changes to the course on Golf Channel
- USGA prep to Chambers with Matt Ginella on Golf Channel
- Author James Hansen on Morning Drive re: RTJ, RTJ2 and Chambers Bay
- Post-Open updates with Matt Ginella on Morning Drive
- Fox’s Aaron Levine Hole-by-Hole Preview:
HOLE 1 – Par 5 HOLE 10 – Par 4
HOLE 2 – Par 4 HOLE 11 – Par 4
HOLE 3 – Par 3 HOLE 12 – Par 4
HOLE 4 – Par 5 HOLE 13 – Par 4
HOLE 5 – Par 4 HOLE 14 – Par 4
HOLE 6 – Par 4 HOLE 15 – Par 3
HOLE 7 – Par 4 HOLE 16 – Par 4
HOLE 8 – Par 5 HOLE 17 – Par 3
HOLE 9 – Par 3 HOLE 18 – Par 5
PINEHURST NO. 2
(Host: 2014, 2005, 1999)
- Ben Crenshaw discusses the first hole at No. 2 with Cob Carlson
MERION GC
(Host: 2013, 1981, 1971, 1950, 1934)
- Mike Davis walks through Merion with Gary Williams on Golf Channel
- U.S. Open History at Merion with Steve Burkowski on Golf Channel
- Prepping Merion for the U.S. Open – Matt Shaffer on Golf Channel
- Frank Nobil0 Tee-to-Green on Golf Channel: The Wicker Basket
- Virtual Hole-by-Hole with Tripp Isenhour on Golf Channel:
HOLE 1 – Par 4 HOLE 10 – Par 4
HOLE 2 – Par 4 HOLE 11 – Par 4
HOLE 3 – Par 5 HOLE 12 – Par 4
HOLE 4 – Par 3 HOLE 13 – Par 4
HOLE 5 – Par 4 HOLE 14 – Par 4
HOLE 6 – Par 3 HOLE 15 – Par 3
HOLE 7 – Par 4 HOLE 16 – Par 5
HOLE 8 – Par 4 HOLE 17 – Par 3
HOLE 9 – Par 4 HOLE 18 – Par 4
THE OLYMPIC CLUB
(Host: 2012, 1998, 1987, 1966, 1955)
CONGRESSIONAL CC
(Host: 2011, 1997, 1964)
- History of Congressional with Matt Ginella on Morning Drive
- Opening holes with Gary Williams and Chris DiMarco on Morning Drive
- Know the Course: Par 3 10th on Golf Central
- Closing holes with Arron Oberholser and Trevor Immelman on Golf Channel
- Going the Distance: 18th at Congressional with Tripp Isenhour on Golf Channel
PEBBLE BEACH GOLF LINKS
(Host: 2019, 2010, 2000, 1992, 1982, 1972)
- The History of Pebble Beach Golf Links with Matt Ginella on Morning Drive
- Ginella & Shackelford on Morning Drive re: updates to the par3 17th
- Pebble Beach’s 1919 Opening Anniversary with Matt Ginella on Morning Drive
- A Great Major Venue: Discussion on Morning Drive
- Geoff Shackelford on the drama of Pebble Beach on Morning Drive
- The most challenging holes at Pebble: Discussion on Morning Drive
- Pebble Beach promotional video montage from FLF Films
BETHPAGE BLACK
(Host: 2009, 2002)
- History of Bethpage Black with Matt Ginella on Golf Channel
- Playing the 10th and 12th holes with Charlie Rymer on Golf Channel
- John Feinstein picks Bethpage Black as his toughest golf course
- 2002 U.S. Open Preview on Golf Central
TORREY PINES
(Host: 2008)
- Rees Jones on South Course prep for 2008 Open from California Golf News:
- Matt Ginella breaks down South Course #3 on Morning Drive
- Tripp Isenhour breaks down South Course #12 on Golf Central
- History of course design at Torrey Pines with Matt Ginella on Morning Drive
- Flying over Torrey Pines South by Wes Boyd
- Weiskopf and Mickelson on North Course renovations on Golf Central
- North Course renovation story with Tom Weiskopf and Matt Ginella on Golf Channel
- Tom Weiskopf explains North Course renovations on PGATour.com
- Flyovers of holes 15 & 16 on North Course from PGATour.com
- Find Your Moment: Torrey Pines promo videos:
WINGED FOOT
(Host: 2006, 1984, 1974, 1959, 1929)
- President of Winged Foot discusses club history on Morning Drive
OLYMPIA FIELDS CC
(Host: 2003, 1928)
- 2015 U.S. Amateur Preview by the USGA
- Legendary Golf, Magical Moments club overview by OFCC
- North Course aerial tour by Good Shot Vide0
OAKLAND HILLS CC
(Host: 1996, 1985, 1961, 1951, 1937, 1924)
- Flyovers of three holes by the Drone Brothers
BALTUSROL GC
(Host: 1993, 1980, 1967, 1954, 1936, 1915, 1903)
- Profile of A.W. Tillinghast and Baltusrol with Matt Ginnela on Golf Channel
- Kerry Haigh on how to set up a Championship from PGA.com
- Balturol’s unique challenges and keys to success from PGA.com
- The Story of Baltusrol designer A.W. Tillinghast from PGA.com
- The story of the 2000 U.S. Amateur
- The story of the 2005 PGA Championship
- Superdogs feature on GCSAA TV
- Interview with Doug Steffen and Gary Williams on Morning Drive
- Hole Flyovers from PGA.com –
Hole 1 – Par 5 Hole 10 – Par 4
Hole 2 – Par 4 Hole 11 – Par 4
Hole 3 – Par 4 Hole 12 – Par 3
Hole 4 – Par 3 Hole 13 – Par 4
Hole 5 – Par 4 Hole 14 – Par 4
Hole 6 – Par 4 Hole 15 – Par 4
Hole 7 – Par 5 Hole 16 – Par 3
Hole 8 – Par 4 Hole 17 – Par 5
Hole 9 – Par 3 Hole 18 – Par 5
HAZELTINE NATIONAL GC
(Host: 1991, 1970)
- Golf Channel’s Frank Nobilo Tee-to-Green:
- The Hazeltine Turfgrass Team from Chris Tritabaugh
- Rees Jones on working at Hazeltine on Morning Drive
- Routing changes for the Ryder Cup with Kerry Haigh on Golf Channel
- Hazeltine clubhouse and course flyover video by TUK Productions
- Archivisit Nick Sage shares Hazeltine mementos on Golf Channel
- Hazeltine member Reed Mackenzie shares championship history on Golf Channel
- Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh breaks down Hazeltine on Golf Channel
- History of Hazeltine with Matt Ginella on Golf Channel
- Geoff Shackelford on Hazeltine as a Ryder Cup venue on Golf Channel
- Head Pro Chandler Withington reviews the course on Golf Channel
- Playing the 7th with Trevor Immelman and Charlie Rymer on Golf Channel
- Playing the 17th with Geoff Shackelford and John Cook on Golf Channel
OAK HILL CC
(Host: 1989, 1968, 1956)
- Tee-to-Green with Frank Nobilo on Golf Channel:
- Willie Strassburg discusses what Oak Hill offers a Major on Golf Channel
- PGA Championship preview with Michael Breed on PGA.com
- Story of Oak Hill’s historic move on PGA.com
- Hill of Fame history from PGA.com
- Story of Head Professional Craig Harmon on PGA.com
- A walk around Oak Hill in November by Jeffrey Kay
- Inside Oak Hill flyover videos on PGA.com:
Hole 1 – Par 4 Hole 10 – Par 4
Hole 2 – Par 4 Hole 11 – Par 3
Hole 3 – Par 3 Hole 12 – Par 4
Hole 4 – Par 5 Hole 13 – Par 5
Hole 5 – Par 4 Hole 14 – Par 4
Hole 6 – Par 3 Hole 15 – Par 3
Hole 7 – Par 4 Hole 16 – Par 4
Hole 8 – Par 4 Hole 17 – Par 4
Hole 9 – Par 4 Hole 18 – Par 4
- Hole-by-Hole flyovers and commentary by Craig Harmon on PGA.com
RIVIERA CC
(Host: 1948)
- Golf Channel’s Geoff Shackelford discusses the legacy of George Thomas
- Ben Crenshaw on the history of Riviera on Golf Channel
- Amy Alcott on Riviera’s design on Morning Drive
- History and design of Riviera with Geoff Shackelford on Morning Drive
- Riviera course preview discussion on Golf Channel
- Secrets to playing Riviera with Amy Alcott on Golf Channel
- Secrets to playing Riviera with Chris DiMarco on Golf Channel
- Favorite holes at Riviera discussion on Golf Channel
- Playing the 4th, 6th and 10th with Geoff Shackelford on Golf Channel
- Charlie Rymer breaks down Riviera’s 6th green on Morning Drive
- Brutal rough on the 9th with Geoff Shackelford on Morning Drive
- Geoff Shackelford breaks down the 10th on Morning Drive
- Nothing like Riviera’s 10th with Geoff Shackelford on Golf Channel
- Matt Ginella on Riviera’s drivable 10th on Golf Channel
- Geoff Shackelford breaks down the 15th on Morning Drive
- Robert Damron on how to play the tee shot at the 18th on Golf Channel
- Architecture of the 18th with Matt Ginella on Morning Drive
PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB
(Host: 1910, 1907)
- Michael Bamberger talks history of Philadelphia Cricket Club with Matt Ginella on Golf Channel
- Club Historian Pete Trenham shares stories with Matt Ginella on Morning Drive
- Restoration timelapse footage on Golf Channel
- Strategies for playing a Tillinghast course with Charlie Rymer on Golf Channel
- PCC Grounds Crew feature video by Fly By Productions
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