The U.S. Open is back in Brookline. For the first time since 1988, our national championship will be played at The Country Club.
Let’s pause one second to just note that it’s THE COUNTRY CLUB. All lesser clubs that follow can bother with naming their places after birds, trees or towns. This joint is “THE” Country Club. End of discussion.
So it’s steeped in history. Founded in 1894. Donald Ross course. One of five original clubs that…