Chris Hoffman

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Chris Hoffman

Golfers chasing U.S. Open glory tee off this morning at Oakmont With the first round of the U.S. Open kicking off at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday, there is a long legacy of winners who have lifted the championship trophy. However, behind every winner is a caddy helping them through the course. For one fan on Thursday, it was a return to one of his biggest memories. "I look back on it all the time, and it was one of the most exciting times of my life," Carl Nasse said.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Chris Hoffman

When thousands upon thousands of people flock to Oakmont Country Club over the next few days, parking will be at a premium. While the United States Golf Association is advising people to park in its shuttle lots, there are people trying to park as close as possible, including on Hulton Road, which is on one side of the country club. Many front yards on the street are starting to fill up with cars from fans. "It's kind of fun," Elaine Muto said while selling spots in her daughter's yard.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Chris Hoffman

Behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Open's luxurious club seating Each day, thousands of golf fans flood the Oakmont Country Club to catch U.S. Open action. Most people watch from the grass or grandstands, but some will enjoy the championship in a more luxurious style from the club seating. What is the 1895 Club at the U.S. Open? It's hard to miss the 1895 Club. The two-story temporary building sits within view of several holes that will make or break a golfer this week.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Chris Hoffman

History behind Oakmont Country Club The story of golf could not be told without the Oakmont Country Club. For a record-setting 10th time, the golf course is hosting the U.S. Open. It's challenged the best in the world for more than 100 years and will host this year's U.S. Open from June 12-15. "The best of the best tend to win here, and sometimes the best of the best have their hearts broken here," Oakmont Country Club historian David Moore said.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Chris Hoffman

Next week, it's estimated that more than 200,000 people will pass through the Oakmont area for the U.S. Open.  While the focus of the U.S. Open will be at the Oakmont Country Club, small businesses in the region are hoping people will flock down so they can cash in. The borough is quietly nestled along the Allegheny River, but it becomes the center of the golf world next week.