The best women’s players in the world take to the stunning Olympic Club in San Francisco for the U.S. Women’s Open.
And while the focus will rightfully be on the incredible talent in the field, the gorgeous course is not to be overlooked.
The Lake Course has been the host of five men’s U.S. Opens: 1955, won by Jack Fleck; 1966, won by Billy Casper; 1987, won by Scott Simpson; 1998, won by Lee Janzen; and 2012, won by Webb Simpson.
Here’s a look behind the scenes at the William Watson and Sam Whiting design (and facilities) that fully opened in 1927.
