“Going from rock quarry to paper mill to lumber company to sand and gravel mine to regional wastewater treatment plant to golf course is not the standard path for a U.S. Open host. But Chambers Bay has never followed the traditional route.”
Architect Jay Blasi’s line from TGJ No. 16 sets the stage for what Chambers Bay has become: a massive, windswept test built on a scale that feels almost unimaginable. In this edition of Playing 18, Wing Point Golf & Country Club Head Professional Austin Hurt takes it on from the tips—a hearty test even for a +6.5 handicap. Huge vistas, bigger decisions, and no place to hide. Let’s see how he handles it.
Warning: This video is very safe to watch at work.
