Oakmont rules and regulations to know before you go

By Staff / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mobile device policy Spectators may carry mobile devices smaller than 7 inches in length and/or height, including cellphones, smartphones and PDAs.

Beyond a shadow of a doubt

By Gerry Dulac / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jordan Spieth, the youngest U.S. Open champion since 1923, hopes to put the Masters behind him and defend his title at one of golf's toughest courses.

John Zimmers, Oakmont course superintendent, demonstrates green speed using a Stimpmeter, which checks the speed of putting greens. Oakmont's putting surfaces routinely rank as some of the fastest in golf. (Nate Guidry/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Tough turf

By Elizabeth Bloom / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The putting surfaces at Oakmont are well-known for being firm, fast and challenging...but what makes them that way?