💨 Abstract

The article discusses the historic tree removal at Oakmont Country Club, one of America's top golf courses, which started three decades ago. This move, begun under the cover of night, removed 15,000 trees, transforming the course. Today, elite golfers like Scottie Scheffler criticize this trend in course design, which they claim leads to a boring "bomb and gauge" playing style, with players aiming to hit long drives without needing to navigate through trees.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff