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PennDOT officials have announced a detour implemented for Hulton Road
which is closed between Allegheny Avenue and Fifth Street in Oakmont
The state road was among many devastated by Tuesday’s storms
Police Chief Michael Ford said he anticipated the main thoroughfare to be closed for at least a few days as utility crews make repairs
• Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
• Follow Tenth Street back to Hulton Road
• Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
• Turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard
• Follow Allegheny River Boulevard back to Hulton Road
It is unclear when the road will be fully reopened
Duquesne Light reported about 74,000 customers
A major improvement from the 325,000 without power at the storm’s peak
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The Kerr Memorial Museum will host a Victorian May Day celebration from 1 to 4 p.m
May 18 to teach people about traditions of the Victorian Era
tour the Victorian garden and watch junior docents perform a Maypole Dance
Character reenactments will be done throughout the day
coffee and sweets will be available for purchase from The Tilted Iris Tea Truck
Plum AARP will hold its May meeting on May 13 as a luncheon at Jaden’s II
and only members who have already purchased tickets will be admitted
Sean Moran will entertain the group with his covers of the Vogues
There is either entertainment or a speaker at almost every meeting
Plum to hold “Touch a Truck” event
Plum Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual “Touch a Truck” event on May 10
The event will take place at the Plum Middle School campus and feature more than a dozen pieces of equipment including firetrucks
The event will allow children the chance to climb in the vehicles and interact with the drivers
“Touch a Truck” will take place from 10 a.m
The Oakmont Garden Club is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale
The group will be set up in the Hoffstot’s parking lot on Allegheny Avenue in Oakmont from 9 a.m
The sale will include flats of flowers and vegetables and hanging baskets
perennials grown by group members and pots of flowers arranged and created by club members
students from Riverview Junior-Senior High School’s Inclusive Leaders Program will sell plants they’ve grown in the school’s greenhouse
The students and their teacher are growing the lettuce and herbs for the garden club’s lettuce and herb bowls
The Plum Community Center is looking for people to donate their time as lunch servers in the center kitchen
to portion the side dishes and then serve lunch until 12:15 p.m
contact Samantha at 412-744-4861 or slamorte@plumboro.com
The Oakmont Methodist Church will host an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m
The church is at the corner of Fifth Street and Maryland Avenue
call 412-849-6834 or email rlwhyte@msn.com
All are welcome to join the men and women at Oakmont TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) who are learning how to lose weight
we gain knowledge of healthy eating and exercise
You may visit with no obligation Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m
Weigh-in is private followed by a brief business meeting
and educational program all ending by 7:15
call 412-828-3854 or e-mailjmjkwj@gmail.com
the first three Tuesdays of each month for Plum residents
Residents in need must stop in at the pantry to be certified/verified
Holiday Park Bible Church welcomes Plum community
women’s Bible study: Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a free and hearty breakfast
where men can connect and encourage one another and grow in faith
women are welcome to enjoy a nourishing breakfast while participating in our ladies’ Bible study
• Weekly worship services: We welcome you to worship with us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as we come together in faith and fellowship
visit hpbchurch.com or follow them on social media
The Kerr Memorial Museum at 402 Delaware Ave in Oakmont
Plum AARP will hold its May meeting on May 13 as a luncheon at Jaden’s II
Plum Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual “Touch a Truck” event on May 10
“Touch a Truck” will take place from 10 a.m
The group will be set up in the Hoffstot’s parking lot on Allegheny Avenue in Oakmont from 9 a.m
students from Riverview Junior-Senior High School’s Inclusive Leaders Program will sell plants they’ve grown in the school’s greenhouse
The students and their teacher are growing the lettuce and herbs for the garden club’s lettuce and herb bowls
The church is at the corner of Fifth Street and Maryland Avenue.For more information
women’s Bible study: Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a free and hearty breakfast
women are welcome to enjoy a nourishing breakfast while participating in our ladies’ Bible study
• Weekly worship services: We welcome you to worship with us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Pittsburgh Union Progress
Oakmont and Verona are so close that residents could walk between them if they decided to do so
That proximity led the two boroughs to partner on a glass recycling project among other initiatives
and officials had been scheduled to celebrate a milestone on Thursday
In under two years they have collected 100 tons of the everlasting material
sending it on for processing and manufacturing
Her borough covered the initial $2,500 cost for the bin
which is located on a dead-end portion of Ann Street
Every time residents fill the bin with glass
and its staff comes in to take the bin away and leave another behind
The two boroughs split the hauling fee of $400
because Oakmont had been paying its waste hauler $8,195 for three glass collections a year
and Anderson said that holiday and Christmas is when they see the most people heading to the bin with glass jars
the boroughs now just pay the hauling fees
Verona Council Member Trish Hredzak said the revenue that the state sends back for the tonnage collected in recycling helps their respective budgets
Anderson said the borough’s street and parks departments are overwhelmed with disaster cleanup
Hulton Road and Allegheny River Boulevard are closed
Both will make remarks when the 100 Ton Celebration is rescheduled
CONNECT Executive Director Lydia Morin and Director of Infrastructure and Resiliency Eric Raabe
Pennsylvania Resources Council Deputy Director Sarah Alessio Shay
Michael Brothers Vice President Tom Milani and Business Support Manager Boyd Jones
and CAP Glass Director of Operations Chris Koontz
said the effort pleases her for many reasons but especially because of the environmental benefits
“Plastic can only be recycled seven or so times,” she explained
adding that many people don’t realize this and keep buying single-use plastic bottles and containers
Glass is one of those materials that can be recycled infinitely
Anderson has been fervently promoting recycling to her borough
and her goal has been to turn that section of Ann Street into a recycling center
Since March 10 a cardboard recycling system has been installed there
and residents have been bringing clothing they no longer use to a collection point there since the end of 2024
and the proceeds benefit Oakmont’s volunteer fire company
Cardboard recycling has been promoted through social media and text alerts
noting that container has been emptied four times already
Other environmental and energy conservation efforts in Oakmont have included paper shredding events — the next one will be held in September — and in March 2023 it installed an EV-charging station that can handle six plugs at a time at the Third Street parking lot
The borough bought a Ford 150 Lightning electric truck the parks department uses
and residents can come and charge their vehicles for $2 an hour
Oakmont borrowed from its capital reserves to pay for it
It also will hold a hard-to-recycle items collection on July 30 that residents can use to dispose of chemicals and more for a fee
Anderson said such projects help residents clear their closets
“We saved [the equivalent of] over 7,000 kg of greenhouse gas emissions with it,” she said
Oakmont council passed a sustainability plan last year
Hredzak joined Verona council via appointment in early 2021
won an election after serving out that term and is running for reelection this year
she said she has seen many leadership changes — such as borough manager and council membership — since she moved there
Hredzak sought guidance more than once from next-door neighbor Oakmont leaders and is grateful to Anderson for her graciousness and assistance
Prior to council she was an inaugural member of the Verona Parks and Recreation Board
She was also a founding board member and vice chair of the nonprofit Verona Community Group until 2021
She is currently a member of the Verona Community Garden steering committee
and volunteers for projects such as litter cleanups and Garden Club plantings.
Upcoming projects that excite her include a trail effort that not only includes Verona and Oakmont but also Plum and Penn Hills and the Allegheny River Boulevard Preservation Project
as well as a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation paving project ahead of the U.S
those walks will become safer as well as the five-minute drive between her borough and Oakmont
she sees that the effort still confuses people who need to know what and how to recycle properly. To do so Hredzak knows her council will have to push community engagement and information through social media channels
PRC’s Shea said although the DEP grant that funded the glass recycling partnership has ended
and issues and opportunities around waste removal continue to be discussed
Another glass coalition still going strong involves Dormont
Two accessible bins at Village Square Mall generate lots of drop-offs from the highly populated areas
Shea said Michael Brothers has been pulling the two bins once a month
and if there are 4 to 6 tons each in the bins
that means the boroughs could collect and benefit from up to 12 tons of glass
Shea explained that the state has recycling performance grants in return for the materials collected — glass
That started when Pennsylvania implemented recycling
“The more glass they recycle the more weight they can put on that recycling grant,” she said
“It ranges depending on the size of municipalities
It can be tens of thousands of dollars you get back
It’s easier to get heavier numbers with glass.”
PRC will continue its recycling education efforts and push to bring glass recycling to municipalities that don’t collect it curbside
“Just trying to reinvigorate education around the importance of it and to the local economy
“We have a lot of glass processors and manufacturers in the state of Pennsylvania.”
Those efforts really work when local governmental bodies have a leader spearheading the effort
“She is such a champion of all different types of services to improve quality of life in her municipality and for her residents. Someone at the top cheerleading for it makes a big difference the rest of the municipality
… She’s so infectious about the entire process.”
Helen is a copy editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
so let’s take a closer look at who will play in the 125th edition of America’s national championship
The world’s finest will return to the Pittsburgh suburbs in June as Oakmont Country Club once again hosts a major championship
which has had significant renovation work by Tom Fazio and Gil Hanse in recent years
and this will be the club’s 10th US Open – more than any other course – having hosted its first in 1927
The most recent Oakmont US Open saw Dustin Johnson break his major duck
and it is also signed up to be the major’s venue in 2033
It has also hosted the PGA Championship three times between (1922-1978)
as well as the US Amateur on six occasions (1919-2021)
many of which are made up by those who are fully exempt or come through qualifying
which is a two-stage process starting with 18-hole Local Qualifying taking place at more than 100 courses in the United States
before a 36-hole Sectional Qualifying round
as well as one in England and one in Japan
These are the current qualification categories for the US Open:
Some of our content is designed purely to inform and is kept up to date by a number of different members of the Today's Golfer editorial staff
including our team of tour enthusiasts: Alex Perry
By TG staff
This content is updated regularly by members of the Today's Golfer editorial team
Tuesday night’s storm downed wires and trees in Oakmont
The storm also damaged structures at Oakmont Country Club
• Meteorologists weigh derecho label after powerful storms slam Western Pa.
Plum Council adopted a temporary ordinance April 14 that will apply parking restrictions in the area around Oakmont Country Club during the upcoming U.S
which restricts nonresident street parking in the area
will affect around a dozen streets and more than 200 households for a week in June
will each receive three weekly passes to continue parking like normal
Plum Manager David Soboslay said the restrictions are nothing new to the properties adjacent to the course
“This is exactly what we did in 2016
and I believe it worked very well,” he said
Parking passes will be distributed by the United States Golf Association on or before May 12
along with information about how to request additional passes for guests or home service vehicles
For residents expecting short-term guests during the tournament
a daily parking pass may also be requested
All additional passes will be at the discretion of the police chief
Passes will be distributed to households on Pennsylvania Avenue
remote lots will be available with shuttles to the course
If tournament attendees leave their cars on the street in the restricted area
the ordinance allows Plum police to ticket or tow the vehicles
The ordinance also restricts all previously approved solicitation and transient activity in the area
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The USGA and Oakmont are giving back to the community to celebrate the 125th U.S
Oakmont Country Club will play host to its record 10th U.S
Open in June when the 125th edition of the toughest test in golf arrives in Western Pennsylvania
the USGA announced Wednesday that it is teaming up with Oakmont and the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association to invest $1 million into the public golf courses and communities in the area
The investment will also provide learning opportunities for those interested in careers in golf
“The key to sustaining growth in the game relies on a thriving public golf ecosystem
and it’s why the USGA has promoted it for more than 100 years,” Mike Whan
“Public courses are entryways that provide affordable
As the game continues to grow as a recreational sport
we need to ensure these community gems have the tools they need to succeed — and it starts with us.”
All three courses offer greens fees for under $20
The USGA’s Pathway Internship will give 24 college or graduate students an opportunity to have access to golf and business leaders during championship week
giving them a look at several different career opportunities in the game of golf
Regional and local parks in Oakmont and Plum will benefit from the USGA’s community giveback program that supports outdoor recreation and increased green space
“There’s so much good that comes from hosting a national championship
and we want to shed light on all of it,” John Lynch
we’re showing the golf community what the City of Champions is all about
and making sure golf is part of its sports legacy.”
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He previously covered the 49ers and Warriors for NBC Sports Bay Area
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thinking of how the Ducks will break his heart again
and trying to become semi-proficient at chipping
Josh will never stop trying to break 90 and never lose faith that Rory McIlroy’s major drought will end (updated: he did it)
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The USGA accepted 10,052 entries for the 2024 championship at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No
It was the third time entries surpassed the 10,000 mark
The record of 10,187 was established in 2023 at The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club’s North Course
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Last year, 2023 U.S. Amateur Championship runner-up Neal Shipley of Ohio State and Luke Clanton of Florida State battled for low amateur honors. Neal Shipley came out on top, earning low amateur honors at the U.S. Open and the Masters Tournament. Clanton is currently ranked No. 1 in the Golfweek/AmateurGolf.com World Rankings.
Jayden Jun and Jason Bustos earned low amateur honors. They were the only amateurs to advance to final qualifying, after defeating fellow amateur Kristoffer Kuvaas in a playoff to finish 3-under and T4. Full Field Results>
Wofford alumni Brent Whitehead earned medalist honors with an incredible 8-under 64. He recorded six birdies and an eagle, with no bogeys. The only amateur to join him in advancing to final qualifying is Auburn's Brendan Valdes, a member of the 2024 national championship team. Full Field Results>
Three of the five qualifying spots went to amateurs, with Alexandre Vandermoten finishing in solo second place at 4-under and Miles Eubanks and Andrew McLauchlan finishing T3 at 3-under. Full Field Results>
Arth Sinha, a high school senior, shot an impressive 6-under 66 to earn medalist honors by one shot over fellow amateur Matthew Marigliano. Sinha recorded seven birdies and one bogey, including consecutive birdies on holes No. 14 to 17 to get into the clubhouse. Full Field Results>
2025 Byron Nelson award winner and Illinois standout Jackson Buchanan earned low amateur and co-medalist honors after a round of under 67. Buchanan carded a 32 on the back nine with birdies on holes No. 12, 14, 17, and 18 to get into the clubhouse at 5-under. He tied Bryce Emory and Kelly Teek at 5-under for co-medalist honors. Full Field Results>
Caleb Bond recorded five birdies on the front nine to finish 4-under 68 and as the low amateur in solo second place
Ryan Gallagher also shot a 2-under 70 to finish in solo fourth place and earn the last spot in final qualifying at Eagle Eye
Ball State senior and native of Canada Braxton Kuntz earned low amateur and co-medalist honors with Ohio State alumni Jackson Chandler at 3-under 67
Kuntz bounced back from an early bogey on hole No
Bowling Green graduate senior Evan Johnson shot a 5-under 66 to earn medalist honors. He was 1-over through five holes, but played his last 13 holes at 6-under to propel to the top of the field. Amateur Jake Ryan finished T2 with fellow amateurs Jeg Coughlin and Bryce Reed at 4-under to advance to final qualifying. Full Field Results>
Oklahoma alumni Luke Kluver shot a round of 8-under 64 to earn medalist honors with a remarkable two eagles on the back nine. He eagled both the par-5's No. 11 and 15. Full Field Results>
Former top amateur and Texas alumni Cole Hammer shot a round of 2-under 68 to earn medalist honors, while Texas A&M standout Michael Heidelbaugh finished T2 at 1-under. Amateur Jacob Borow also finished T2. Full Field Results>
Kihei Akina, a member of the 2025 U.S. National Junior team and BYU commit, finished with a round of 4-under 68 with six birdies and two bogeys. Akina started hot, making birdies on holes No. 2, 3, and 6 to open up his round. Amateurs Oscar Maxfield and Blake Brown finished T2 at 3-under and Jacob Randall finished T4 at 2-under. Full Field Results>
Cohen Trolio, a standout junior at Ole Miss, was as perfect as one can be, shooting a bogey-free 7-under 65 to earn low amateur and medalist honors. Jay Mendell of LSU finished T3 at 3-under. Full Field Results>
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No amateurs made it through this site, but 17-year-old new professional Blades Brown and 2021 U.S. Amateur champion James Piot were among the five qualifiers. Jorge Villar was the medalist and amateur Roman Soloman earned second alternate honors. Full Field Results>
Hawaii sophomore Anson Cabello won on the first playoff hole to earn medalist honors and the lone spot in final qualifying. He started off hot, with an eagle and a birdie on the firs two holes. Amateur James Whitworth earned the second alternate spot. Full Field Results>
Raymond Rebell was the lone amateur to make it through at Three Ridges, and he is only 14 years old. He shot a 3-under 69 and birdied the second playoff hole to finish as the last qualifier. Amateur Tanner Varney earned the first alternate spot. Full Field Results>
Lipscomb alumni Dawson Armstrong shot a 4-under 66 to earn medalist honors by two shots. Amateur Billy Boroughs, an incoming freshman at Lee University, was the lone amateur to make it through to final qualifying. Full Field Results>
John Barker of Canada shot a 5-under 66 to earn medalist honors. Amateurs Jacob Kang and Colton Kleis earned the final two qualifying spots after rounds of 3-under 68 and 2-under 69. Full Field Results>
Amateur Craig Long II was one of three co-medalists to shoot a 4-under 68 and earn a spot in final qualifying. Amateur Callan Fahey also earned one of the four qualifying spots with a 3-under 69 and amateurs Devin Swoyer and Ben Sluzas earned the two alternate spots. Full Field Results>
2023 Latin America Amateur champion and now professional Santiago De La Fuente earned co-medalist honors. He birdied holes No. 14, 15 and 18 to get into the clubhouse at 2-under. Full Field Results>
All four qualifying spots were earned by amateurs, as Westminister college junior Benjamin Kell shot a 4-under 68 with six birdies to earn medalist honors by one shots. Peyton Blackard, Matt Vogt, and Jackson Brimfield shot 3-under 69 to play there way into final qualifying. Full Field Results>
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May 19Asia – Tarao Country Club (West Course)
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The Oakmont Rec Center has reopened after a monthlong closure during which the facility underwent an impressive list of environmental upgrades and building improvements that include mechanical and plumbing systems and many aesthetic changes throughout the facility
These upgrades have enhanced both the functionality and appearance of the center
These changes will ensure that the facility continues to provide a safe
modern and enjoyable environment for all visitors
prepare yourself for a much improved experience at the Oakmont Rec Center
Come visit the Oakmont Rec Center and learn about a variety of membership options! The Rec Center is located at 3200 Jermantown Road in Oakton. For additional information about the Park Authority’s Rec Centers, please email FCPARecCenters@fairfaxcounty.gov
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Oakmont boys lacrosse goaltender Desmond Brown uses a specific tactic to keep himself from feeling the pressure at his
Rather than getting frustrated after giving up a goal and dwelling on the moment
he takes the advice of fictional coach Ted Lasso -- have a "goldfish mentality."
Brown has exhibited the mindset this season as the Spartans collected their sixth win of the season Thursday night
the junior was confident and calm in the crease and did not let himself get shaken up after Monty Tech scored
"We just talk about what happened and then forget about it," Brown said
and the advice to be a goldfish proved successful
More: Gardner softball has developed a 'don't settle' attitude to help step up their game
That attitude is what has helped Oakmont all around
with a strong roster of teammates that all exercise a short-term memory
The growth has been evident through the strong numbers
especially with Brown's six fellow juniors
we all know how each other plays," junior captain Jack Norris said
and we keep getting better and that's why we keep winning games."
Norris has excelled for the Spartans as a midfielder taking faceoffs
He also contributes often offensively as one of the top scorers
More: Six years ago he knew nothing about football. Now at 23, he's Gardner's new football coach
Offensive chances come early and often for the Spartans, so if a shot goes wide or they can't quite get around the defense, players are not discouraged. An unselfish mindset keeps them cheering for each other while on and off the field.
"We're so excited when one of us scores, that chemistry to keep moving, we get excited for each other," Buckley said.
Oakmont, now 6-3, is currently second in the league. Another Mid-Wach title is a top goal for the Spartans, as well as making another trip to states. They are putting in the work to keep that four-win season a thing of the past.
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Milling and paving operations to take place on Sandusky Drive & Oakmont Circleby Kaylee Shipley
The Department of Public Works said there will be milling and paving operations on Sandusky Drive and Oakmont Circle
milling and paving operations will be conducted on Sandusky Drive (from Fort Avenue to Pawnee Drive)
Traffic will be restricted to one lane with flaggers in place
On-street parking will be prohibited during the milling and paving operations
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milling and paving operations will be conducted on Oakmont Circle (the entirety of Oakmont Circle - from Timberlake Road to Windsor Hills Drive)
Drivers should expect minor delays and use caution while traveling through these work zones
Emergency vehicles will have access at all times
one can’t go wrong with drawing a pair of aces
That again proved true as the few frigid fans in attendance were treated to a terrific pitchers’ duel between Oakmont Regional senior Levi Hessel and Clinton junior Brian Silvester with the Spartans prevailing
“Both guys did a great job; both guys pounded the zone,” Oakmont coach Tim Caouette said
we were just fortunate that we got one across
The Spartans improved to 4-1 (3-0 Mid-Wach C)
They’ve won 33 straight league games dating to 2022 and 10 straight against the Gaels
their other loss coming by a run to Division 1 Shrewsbury
“We knew it would be a good baseball game — they’re still a good baseball team — and it was,” Clinton coach Tom Santasania said
we had runners in scoring position three or four times
just couldn’t put the hit together to push two across.”
The Gaels put the leadoff runner on in the first
They had two on with one out in the third via singles from juniors Andrew Mortimer and Josh Nelson before Hessel closed the door by striking out the Gaels’ No
senior Davis Lunn (looking) and Silvester (swinging)
“My mentality was just getting ahead on the other batters and picking each other up,” Hessel said of his escape strategy from jams
who is headed to Wheaton to continue his baseball career and possibly study astronomy (“I like space.”)
allowed six hits — all singles — and didn’t walk a batter while striking out 10
He threw 87 pitches over seven shutout innings
Hessel was slotted third in the rotation last season as the Spartans repeated as Division 3 state champions
“My mindset is just planning as best as I can — having a game plan — and giving it my best shot,” said Hessel
“I’ll just make the adjustments because you learn from those losses
So just having no fear of failure and giving it my best shot.”
Hessel and junior Evan Quigley lined consecutive one-out singles to right field before advancing a base on a double steal
Walker came in trying to break out of an early-season funk and had no such luck in his first at-bat as he went down swinging on the seventh pitch he faced
he belted a double to center to deliver Hessel
and I put a good swing on it.” Walker said
“It’s always a game of six inches up in the mind
Silvester gave up seven hits and also didn’t walk a batter
He fanned eight while throwing 89 pitches over six innings
“He held them in check except for a couple of swings that went to right field
They double steal and get a hit when they had to
senior first baseman Jake O’Day and junior third baseman Aidan Haley each made a stellar defensive play
junior Jack Palubeckis and O’Day combined on a nifty
senior second baseman Liam Nelligan and junior shortstop Jake Notaro excelled in the field
while sophomore center fielder Grady Frisch and junior catcher Caleb Coyne teamed up for an out at the plate in the fourth inning
“It was a pretty cleanly played baseball game,” Santasania said
—Contact Rich Garven at rgarven@telegram.com
A year ago, the USGA ponied up $1 million to invest in the Southern California golf scene in advance of the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. The move helped kickstart the renovation of the popular Maggie Hathaway Golf Course
part of what organizers hoped would raise somewhere in the neighborhood of $18 million
USGA officials announced a similar investment in the municipal golf ecosystem of Pittsburgh
which sits just down the Allegheny River from the famed course Oakmont Country Club that will be hosting its 10th U.S
At historic North Park and South Park golf courses
each of which has hosted a USGA championship in the past
and Pittsburgh’s Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park
the organization will add funding to "increase participation and support sustainability goals." The green fees at each of these locations are $20 or less
“The key to sustaining growth in the game relies on a thriving public golf ecosystem
and it’s why the USGA has promoted it for more than 100 years,” USGA CEO Mike Whan said in a release
“Public courses are entryways that provide affordable
we need to ensure these community gems have the tools they need to succeed – and it starts with us.”
in line with the USGA's sustainability mission
the organization's Green Section will offer free consulting services to the three courses
which included use of the DEACON management system
which a release called "an advanced technology platform created by the USGA to help golf courses improve the playing experience while more effectively managing resources like water
Open can drive somewhere around $200 million in total economic impact to host communities through direct
indirect and induced spending – and about 1,500 jobs are created for the week of the event
“There’s so much good that comes from hosting a national championship
and we want to shed light on all of it,” said John Lynch
we’re showing the golf community what the City of Champions is all about
and making sure golf is part of its sports legacy.”
Founded with an unwavering intention of challenging the best golfer's in the world
Oakmont is the most decorated championship golf course in America
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Opens (with number 10 coming in the summer of 2025)
Oakmont is the most decorated championship golf course in the United States
Difficulty has always been at the heart of Oakmont; founder Henry Fownes set out to build his own course after deciding his nine-hole club
it measured 6,406 and played to a par of 80
The property features two high ridges that feed into a central basin where the Pennsylvania Turnpike now sits
The routing explores the property in a compelling way
with each hole always working in a slightly different direction than the last
The speedy fairways are draped across the slopes
forcing players to execute properly worked shots to keep balls from running into poor positions
which can regularly top 13 or 14 on the Stimpmeter for member play
feature heavy natural cants and stout internal contours
Although Oakmont was originally the vision of Henry Fownes
his son William was instrumental in the evolution of the course
consistently making adjustments to the site
especially after the death of his father in 1935
He took the penal nature of the course to a new level
including the now-famous Church Pews; digging deep
grassy ditches; and pushing the limits of green speeds at the time
The most significant change to the course occurred shortly after William’s death in 1950
old brute of course,” led to a beautification project and the planting of over 5,000 trees
which was generally a treeless tract of pasture land when the course was built
and over 10,000 trees were finally removed around the turn of the century
Continued tree removal since then has created a vast
giving the course more of the British links aesthetic that Henry and William Fownes set out to create
The club hired architect Gil Hanse to complete a major renovation project in 2023
which can play to a length of around 300 yards
had to be changed when the new Pennsylvania Turnpike was constructed in 1940
which once sat close to where the current crossing bridge now starts
The long par-3 16th originally played to a green back and left of its current position and much closer to the 17th tee
Open (which Tommy Armour won with a score of 301)
the hole featured a massive bunker extending from short right of the green back towards the tee
as well as a long trench bunker that protected almost the entire left side of the hole (and which Gil Hanse recently restored)
creating one of the great par 4s in championship golf
William Fownes was one of the greatest players of his time
winning eight Western Pennsylvania Amateur titles and playing in 19 U.S
Walker Cup team and found himself playing a singles match against the 45-year-old golf writer Bernard Darwin
who had taken the place of the British team’s captain after he fell ill
who was only supposed to be covering the event as a writer
lost the first three holes but eventually flipped the match
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My love of golf and art collided as a child and I realized that when I wasn’t on the golf course
I could still be imagining the game through pen and paper
I spent class time doodling golf holes with my 7th grade art teacher telling me at one point that there were too many golf courses in my sketchbook
I mostly ignored his request and since then
the game has taken me to some of the most incredible places on earth
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The back-to-back Div. 3 baseball state champs are amped up
It's the first week of the 2025 spring season
but they get to work -- a balance that leads to success
the Spartans look like a well-oiled machine already
A crowd of sometimes 30 athletes showed up weekly to hit since October to prepare for the season
Senior captain Levi Hessel described it as an "obsession" with trying to get back to the championship
"This team's got so much heart and grit because we know we can get back there with hard work," Hessel said
the team is not feeling any sort of pressure going into the season
they are purely excited to be doing the thing they love
Captains Hessel, Jake O'Day and Johnny Losordo had a big impact on the past two seasons and now get to lead as the seasoned veterans
The returners understand the culture and are excited to pass that down to the eager newcomers who will be getting opportunities on the field
Along with Hessel, O'Day and Losordo as returning contributors are shortstop J.J. Walker and catcher Will Gage
More: Skating to success: Help decide which of these athletes is Hockey Player of the Year
"The cool thing about this team is no one is settling for anything," head coach Tim Caouette said
and they've been waiting their turn for two years to get on the field in some cases so they're willing to put in the extra work and prove to everybody that they can play."
Juniors Aidan Haley and Jack Palubeckis are two of these players who are stepping up and looking to fill some of the roles left by last year's seniors
Oakmont's depth and talent is thanks to Caouette's commitment to the culture
The youth program has strong participation and the support from the school community has been key in creating a winning program
Caouette and his squad have been hosting a youth camp twice a week over the past month
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"Even the younger guys see what it takes to get to this level," O'Day said
Caouette also credits his coaching staff for the team's continued success
Next to him in the dugout are Greg Picucci
all of whom have helped Caouette develop the culture with the players year after year
The words that resonated with Caouette to describe his team are "energy" and "attitude."
the Spartans' energy and attitude led to their back-to-back titles
Everyone is on the same page as they have fun working hard and finding ways to get better every day
"We've just been having fun and enjoying the process and the experience," Hessel said
The Fairfax County Park Authority is undertaking significant revitalization projects at Oakmont and Franconia Rec Centers to enhance pool air quality for swimmers and spectators
These efforts align with the county’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality in its facilities
work is underway to upgrade the pool dehumidification system
Patrons should expect occasional construction traffic
Crane operations are scheduled for April 3
A scheduled pool outage will begin at 7 p.m
with normal operations resuming on April 3
These improvements will significantly enhance air quality
creating a healthier and more comfortable environment for swimmers and spectators
Similar upgrades at Spring Hill Rec Center in spring 2024 have already demonstrated positive results
Phase I of the revitalization project will begin in mid-April and conclude by early May 2025
Crane operations will take place on April 14 and April 17
the child care area will be blocked off until mid-morning
lower dance room and lower meeting room will be closed until mid-morning
ventilation and air conditioning upgrades and pool ductwork renovations
These upgrades will improve ventilation and temperature control
ensuring a better experience for all users
For a full list of available Rec Centers during construction, visit the Rec Center website
For further details, contact the Public Information Office at parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov
the revered layout will be the first golf course to reach double digits
marking the venue’s 10th time to take centerstage for the national championship
Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller joined the list of champions of the U.S
The full list of winners: Tommy Armour (1927)
Angel Cabrera (2007) and Dustin Johnson (2016)
James Foulis won the first one there in 1896
Other winners include Raymond Floyed (1986)
Retief Goosen (2004) and Brooks Koepka (2018)
CaliforniaPebble Beach will host its seventh U.S
The six winners there are Jack Nicklaus (1972)
Opens visited Pebble about every 10 years but there will be three in an 11-year span coming up
Geoff Ogilvy (2006) and Bryson DeChambeau (2020) the past champions
and 2029 will mark the fifth time for the U.S
Payne Stewart made a memorable 18-foot par putt in 1999 to edge Phil Mickelson
Merion was host when Justin Rose won the 2013 U.S
There have been four other Opens there: Olin Dutra (1934)
Lee Trevinio (1971) and David Graham (1981)
The national championship will return again in 2030 and then every 10 years after that in 2040 and then 2050
CaliforniaIt’s long been a popular PGA Tour venue but it has only hosted a U.S
The national championship will return to Hogan’s Alley in 2031
Oakland Hills has hosted 11 USGA championships in its history
The event’s return in 2034 will celebrate the club’s 110-year history with the USGA
Oakland Hills will become the fifth club to have hosted a U.S
while Pebble Beach will do the same in 2023
Open winners at Oakland Hills: Cyril Walker (1924)
Open will take place 125 years after amateur Francis Ouimet's victory
considered one of the biggest upsets in all of sports
The 2038 edition will be the fifth time the Open has visited The Country Club
which is one of the five founding clubs of the USGA
Other previous winners there include Julius Boros (1963)
Curtis Strange (1988) and Matt Fitzpatrick (2022)
Wyndham Clark won the championship there in 2023
Still to be announcedAll but four locations of the U.S
Go to usopen.com for more information
twinkle-lit wonderland during the holiday season
This small town knows how to do the holidays right — think Victorian charm meets modern-day cheer
You’ll find cobblestone streets alive with carolers
the scent of pine and freshly baked cookies wafting through the air
and storefronts decked out in their holiday best
Whether you’re wandering through candlelit tours of the historic Kerr Museum or grabbing hot cocoa during the Hometown Christmas Parade
Oakmont offers an irresistible mix of nostalgia and merriment
Here are the must-attend festivities for 2024:
Get ready to jingle all the way down Allegheny River Boulevard at Oakmont’s Hometown Christmas & Parade
a 42-unit parade and even a dazzling drone show
This is your one-stop shop to get into the holiday spirit while tackling your gift list
Did we mention you can ride a trolley to Santa’s favorite cookie stop
Nothing says “holiday spirit” like a tour of the most beautifully decorated homes in Oakmont. Take a self-guided tour of local homes decked out in their holiday best. After the tour, head to Amanda Lee Glassware for the Christmas Market
(Who doesn’t love a little shopping after a holiday tour?) Tickets are $25 in advance
A big group sing-along is followed by refreshments and plenty of community spirit
Experience the warmth and charm of life as it was lived by a small-town doctor
and daughter Virginia lived in their gracious home in Oakmont
which provided an escape from the often harsh conditions of life in the city
The museum portrays middle-class family life in the late 19th century
This period was marked by the extremes of fabulous wealth and grinding poverty
which overshadowed the emerging middle class
It’s the most delicious time of the year. Get ready for one last festive stroll. Your cookie-filled adventure supports the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Indulge at Oakmont Bakery
If there’s one place that captures the magic of the season
it’s Oakmont Bakery — a local landmark where you’ll feel like a kid in a candy store (or
a bakery!) From Santa-themed cakes to decadent Yule Logs
families and friends can come together to pick out their seasonal must-haves
Also, GingerBell Rock returns for its sixth year, as Inner Groove Brewing teams up with Oakmont Bakery for this holiday favorite
guests can enjoy pints of the gingerbread cookie brown ale paired with fresh bakery cookies at a special pop-up bar inside Oakmont Bakery
Celebrate the Season at Acclamation Brewing
Acclamation Brewing (in Oakmont’s twin borough of Verona) offers holiday fun
Get festive at The Oaks Theater
Get into the holiday spirit at The Oaks Theater
where the magic of Christmas comes alive with two events this December:
Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and creative workshop at Oakmont Carnegie Library. Participants will create custom holiday cards, gift tags, mugs, or tote bags using Cricut machines. Materials include iron-on vinyl, permanent vinyl, and card stock, perfect for personalized gifts or decorations. Registration deadline: Dec
Construction on a long-awaited parking lot designed to alleviate traffic congestion in part of Oakmont’s business district is set to begin
Oakmont Community Foundation president Ray Rogers said work should be underway at the lot along Allegheny Avenue by the end of April
Those passing through Oakmont along Allegheny Avenue on Tuesday
The lot has sat vacant since the foundation purchased it in 2019 for $500,000 with plans to turn the land into a public parking lot
The foundation then used money received in 2020 from a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant of just over $1 million to cover the purchase cost and provide money to help pay for the project itself
The grant came through the state Department of Community and Economic Development
Project delays led to grant funding extensions
the state granted three extensions of the grants
with the latest date for spending the money pushed to this year
“It’s nice to see it get moving after five years,” Rogers said
“It’s nice to see the work get done.”
The lot will feature more than 40 spaces and landscaping
Rogers said Advance Way would be tightened and turned into a one-way street in an attempt to calm traffic coming from the lot
The one-way designation will prevent people from exiting the lot and turning onto Allegheny Avenue from Advance Way
The lot is the first phase in a proposed Allegheny Avenue realignment
The plan is an attempt to implement different features
including the parking lot along the avenue
to encourage traffic calming and make the road safer
Rogers said the lot is scheduled to be finished May 31
“We’ve been hoping for this for years
and we’ve continued to tell (the foundation) we’ll help in any way we can,” said council President Nancy Ride
Haley Daugherty is a TribLive reporter covering local politics, feature stories and Allegheny County news. A native of Pittsburgh, she lived in Alabama for six years. She joined the Trib in 2022 after graduating from Chatham University. She can be reached at hdaugherty@triblive.com
Applications are open for seasonal park crew workers in Oakmont
Borough officials are looking for workers available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m
Duties include landscaping and maintenance like mowing or trimming
minor repairs of park facilities and helping with special events or community recreation programs
Applicants must be 21 or older and are expected to work in various weather conditions and to be able to work with others
prior landscaping experience would help complete the job efficiently
Visit the borough website or email assistant@oakmontborough.com to apply
Tickets are available for Oakmont Carnegie Library’s annual Taste of Two Towns event
Interested parties can purchase tickets on the Oakmont Carnegie Library website for $65
In addition to food and tasting selections from Oakmont and Verona
the event will feature door prizes and raffles
Details will be released closer to the date of the event about which restaurants will participate
Dinner on tap for Plum Republican Committee
The Plum Borough Republican Committee will host a spring dinner at Pugliano’s Italian Grill on May 2 at 6:30 p.m
Featuring Representative Dan Meuser and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity
the event will cost $55 per person and will include a cash bar
contact Steve Schlauch at 724-787-8673 or sdschlauch@gmail.com
The spring season is underway
and Gardner-area teams have already jumped into exciting games against top competition
It's time to take a look at who the top players to watch during the high school lacrosse
Experienced returners are back to make an impact while others spark their teams as new contributors
Check out the six players to watch for Gardner-area boys lacrosse from Oakmont and Monty Tech
The sophomore is back and already making an impact for the Bulldogs
He scored seven goals in Monty Tech's first win of the season against Nashoba Valley Tech
Allain is another offensive contributor for the Bulldogs
He scored two goals in Monty Tech's win against Nashoba Valley Tech
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emerging already as one of the leading scorers on the team
He scored 15 goals in the first three games of the season
Monty TechThe freshman has had a strong start to the season
scoring twice in the Bulldogs' lone win thus far
Nally is another major contributor for the Spartans
tallying six assists and a hat trick in the season opener
More: Quabbin's new football coach has 35 years of experience
Norris is a returner that will lead with experience on the field this year
He has already shown his offensive prowl and expertise on the faceoff
Oakmont girls basketball is off to an undefeated start to the season
the Spartans are averaging 53.5 points per game currently sit atop the Mid-Wach B league
Oakmont already has three more wins than they did at the end of last year
From a new coaching staff to a deep connection throughout the roster in more ways than one, everything is falling into place for the Spartans
First-year coach Tina Seabury comes to Oakmont after seven seasons leading Nashoba
She also previously coached at the collegiate level at Anna Maria
Her immediate focus for the team was building upon the already existing culture of the program and amplifying the chemistry to see results on the court
"I think if you get these female athletes to believe in themselves anything is possible," Seabury said
"They bought into the culture of believing in themselves and trusting each other and once they were able to do that
The athletes have recognized the same values as their new coach
With a majority of seniors and sophomores making up the roster
they have developed a tight-knit relationship over the years playing together
both of which are part of the starting five
Seniors Amaiya LeBlanc and Molly Horgan get to play with their younger sophomore sisters
round out the group of captains and offer even more experience both on and off the court leading the team
for so long and we've built a really strong chemistry," Pappas said
More: 'Coach Dex' still giving back to Quabbin after 45 years on the bench
Along with the experience of playing with one another for many years
the team has also been playing with this particular squad for months already
the Spartans have been working to develop their game and even won the Game On summer league
"In the summer we worked on our offensive game with dribbling and shooting and passing together," Pappas said
"We came in (in November) and Tina really just showed us the way she wanted us to play defense
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Oakmont opened the season with a two-point victory against Gardner
The Spartans have cruised past league matchups against North Middlesex
Fitchburg and most recently Groton-Dunstable
Seabury noted their main goal at any given moment is simply the next game
a look down the line at playoffs and making a run for a title is always an obvious goal for any successful team
you're going to be where you want to be," Seabury said
it's a mindset change and once we have that
I think anything's possible for this group."
A public hearing before the Oakmont Zoning Hearing Board was postponed and rescheduled Wednesday night after the hearing board questioned its own jurisdiction regarding a business’ occupancy permit
The hearing initially was scheduled after an ongoing legal battle involving various Oakmont businesses and the borough was to be brought in front of the zoning hearing board
Resident John Keefe owns multiple restaurants and properties in the borough
Vinnie’s Tavern (previously Oakmont Tavern)
He and his attorney have turned to the borough
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and the state Commonwealth Court
claiming Local Remedy Brewing is operating illegally by not adhering to an ordinance requiring the establishments to have off-street parking
said he and the brewery’s other owners obtained all permits and certificates that were required at the time they were starting their business
the borough passed an ordinance that eliminated the requirement of off-street parking for incoming businesses
“We came into this after the parking ordinance had already gone through the back and forth in January (2024),” Synan said
“We started our plans in March.”
The ordinance ended up being invalidated by Commonwealth Court last fall
The claim of illegal operation comes after Keefe filed an appeal on five separate grounds
challenging the validity of the 2024 ordinance
Commonwealth Court ruled in the borough’s favor on four of them but found the borough to be in violation of an equal protection claim
The courts reasoned the ordinance created unfair advantages for new business owners versus existing business
“It comes down to the fact that I want an even playing field,” Keefe said
“I own the majority of restaurants in town
and I’ve had to spend millions of dollars in order to meet all of (the borough’s) rules
regulations and ordinances over the years.”
Keefe said he owns an extensive amount of parking that he was required to purchase when he initially opened some of his restaurants
around 80 spots at Carnivores and about 80 spots at Pub 333
Hoffstot’s and Chelsea Grille have an entire parking lot that Keefe said he was required to purchase
“I’m not against competition in any way
… I just want everyone to do it the same way I have to do it
which was listen to everything (council) said
put my (businesses) in places that were zoned for it and … that had parking for it,” Keefe said
“I think everybody should go by the same rules.”
including Michael A’s and Vinnie’s
do not require off-street parking since they existed before off-street parking became a borough requirement
Keefe said he feels as though the responsibility of supplying parking for other businesses has fallen to him after council’s recent push to take the off-street parking requirement off the table for new businesses
He said some of his regular customers have complained about having to park farther away from Hoffstot’s because the parking lot is getting full faster
Keefe attributed this to the brewery’s customers using his lot
He said he’s seen people park in his lot and walk to the brewery instead of coming to his restaurant
“I can’t watch over all of these parking lots every night with attendants at the lots to make sure who’s parking there and who isn’t,” Keefe said
Synan said the brewery — which is located in Oakmont Bakery’s previous location on Allegheny Avenue — has a nine-space parking lot and two loading zones available for customer parking
He said council approved the brewery’s plans to use street parking to make up the remainder of required parking spots
“We’re operating based off of permits approved by the borough’s council
zoning board and hearing committees,” Synan said
He said Local Remedy LLC was initially the only defendant named in Keefe’s suit attempting to appeal the brewery’s occupancy permit
Synan said this isn’t the first suit Keefe has filed against the brewery
“Many community members agree that new businesses are good for Oakmont
and it’s a shame that’s not recognized by other business owners,” he said
There’s currently an appeal made to Commonwealth Court challenging the brewery’s conditional use
Synan said Keefe previously filed a lawsuit claiming the brewery is unsafe for the environment
“It’s definitely been frustrating,” Synan said
“Our main goal is to bring another great establishment to Oakmont and we’ve received great support from community members
But we’ve been having to combat these seemingly anti-competition maneuvers.”
Synan said he wished the hearing could have reached a conclusion rather than drawing out the process
He said the conflict seems to be more between Keefe’s businesses and the borough rather than the brewery
Wednesday night’s discussions mainly took place among Keefe’s lawyer Thomas King
the zoning board members and the borough’s solicitor
I think it’s apropos that everything seems to be happening without us,” Synan said
our main goal is to continue to create a wonderful environment and have meaningful interactions with the community.”
Zoning board chair Joseph Luciana said the zoning board did not issue the occupancy permit
He said the appeal filed by King on behalf of Keefe did not fall within the jurisdiction of the board
King was required to amend the appeal application by Feb
The zoning hearing board’s public hearing is rescheduled for 6 p.m
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