Oakmont's US Open course prepped with manual mowers
Golf fans expressed shock on Monday after seeing the manual course preparations at Oakmont for the upcoming US Open. The method, involving hand-pushed mowers, sparked disbelief and calls for more efficient techniques. Jhonattan Vegas's video of the rough being cut at Oakmont revealed a large crew using individual mowers. The course's superintendent confirmed the custom mowers are used to make the rough more difficult, ensuring balls sink into the grass. Oakmont, known for its difficulty, will host the US Open this week. Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and other top golfers will compete on the meticulously prepared course.