The Olympic Club Lake Course was home of the 2012 U.S. Open Championship. The Lake Course was designed in 1927 by Sam Whiting and remains true to its original design with minimal renovations in the intervening years. Prior to the 1955 US Open, the Club brought the USGA'a offcial course architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., to toughen the Lake Course for competition. More recently, the Club completed the Lake Course Greens Replacement project. The new 8th hole, the first routing change to the course since 1927, was sculpted into the surrounding hillside with views of the clubhouse. It will play as a 200-yard par 3. 

The Signature hole, the 18th, is often touted as one of the finest sub-350 yard par 4s in the country and is a favorite of many golfers that visit this storied course. What makes it great is the view of Olympic’s impressive clubhouse, the sloping fairway, and a green that makes your knees knock and can quickly add strokes to your score. This green has been the subject of criticism from pros that played in the 1998 U.S. Open, but is the subject of praise from golf course architecture junkies. In fact, Payne Stewart’s name might have been on the 1998 U.S. Open trophy if it weren’t for a three-putt on this challenging green. No matter what your take is, this hole will certainly be a topic of discussion while enjoying a drink at the 19th hole.

Certificate is good for one round of golf for one player on the Lake Course with member Ben Stewart.  Please contact Ben Stewart for a mutually agreeable date:  ben@stewartwealthmgt.com

Expires: 10/31/2014