Brothers in arms: Thanks to these members of the Oakmont crew for momentarily setting aside the fatigue of U.S. Open week and putting on smiles for their favorite turf industry publication! (Photo: Golfdom staff)
Viktor, check out my sweet Nikes! We can only imagine what exactly was going on in this shoe conversation between Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland … we do know we dig their golf shoes. (Photo: Golfdom staff)
What are they rollin’ at? When walking around Oakmont with a Stimpmeter in hand, you can imagine how often that question was asked of Chris Hartwiger (center), the USGA’s director of agronomy, with Golfdom’s Seth Jones (left) and Bill Roddy (right). (Photo: Golfdom staff)
These guys know great architecture: It was a power golf trio we ran into at the No. 8 concessions stand: Jim Nagle, founder and lead designer, Nagle Design Works; Daryl Bartlett, senior project manager, NMP Golf and Adam Lemons, vice president, Better Billy Bunker. (Photo: Golfdom staff)
Take me to church: Oakmont’s famous church pew bunkers, that is. We ran into Nufarm’s Jamie Heydinger (left) and Beth Berry, Advanced Turf Solutions, while admiring Oakmont’s most famous bunker. (Photo: Golfdom staff)
Never thought of it that way, but yes: Jones is a longtime reader and fan of former Sports Illustrated and current Golf writer Alan Shipnuck. Seth introduced himself to Shipnuck and explained to him what Golfdom is all about. His response? “If you’re all about maintenance, then this course must be like pornography to you and your readers!”(Photo: Golfdom staff)
It’s a U.S. Open house party! We were thrilled to be invited to the 25th anniversary party of Heritage Links at a rented home right outside the Oakmont gates. From left to right are Jon O’Donnell, president, Heritage Links; John Daniels, project manager, Heritage Links; Chris Huggett, COO, Mackenzie & Ebert; Martin Ebert, director, Mackenzie and Ebert, and Jones. (Photo: Golfdom staff)
A picture with the Prez: The Golfdom crew asked USGA President Fred Perpall (in sport coat) for a photo… he not only obliged but also said thank you to the team for supporting golf course superintendents. With Purpall are Will Coughlin, Roddy, Craig MacGregor and Jones. (Photo: Golfdom staff)
From one U.S. Open venue to the next: The last time we got to hang out with Andrew Dzurita, senior manager, brand communications, USGA, we were at Pinehurst (N.C.) Brewing Co. Hope to see you next year (if not sooner) at Shinnecock, Andrew! (Photo: Golfdom staff)
Sunset at Oakmont: For many reasons, this U.S. Open will go down as a memorable one for the Golfdom crew. Thank you to Quali-Pro for sponsoring our coverage! (Photo: Golfdom staff)
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