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North, Chen remain an intertwined part of Oakland Hills' rich history

By Bob Harig
ESPN.com

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Ben Hogan famously "brought this course, this monster to its knees" in 1951, giving Oakland Hills Country Club an enduring legacy. It certainly doesn't hurt to have Donald Ross and Walter Hagen as part of your history, either. Ross, the legendary architect, designed the course. Hagen, an 11-time major champion, was its first pro. The venerable venue in the suburbs of Detroit has gone on to host numerous major championships and will again this week when the PGA Championship visits. But its m ...

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