<p>Golf Digest architecture editor was one of the co-designers of Erin Hills, site of this year's U.S. Open. On the eve of the national championship, Whitten talks with Sam Weinman about the process of bringing a championship golf course to life, and what he expects from the best players in the world there this week.</p>

Golf Digest architecture editor was one of the co-designers of Erin Hills, site of this year's U.S. Open. On the eve of the national championship, Whitten talks with Sam Weinman about the process of bringing a championship golf course to life, and what he expects from the best players in the world there this week.

Episode 89: The making of a U.S. Open course

The best golf stories have multiple layers to them. In each episode, Local Knowledge dives deep into a subject golfers want to know about, whether it’s about the game they play, the competition at the highest level, or the surprising ways golf factors into larger conversations throughout society. Hosts Alex Myers, Keely Levins, Shane Ryan and Sam Weinman weave together original interviews, Golf Digest reporting, and additional elements to tell the type of compelling stories that have been a Golf Digest staple for decades.

Share Episode 89: The making of a U.S. Open course

Sign up to save your podcasts

Episode 89: The making of a U.S. Open course

Episode 89: The making of a U.S. Open course

More shows like Local Knowledge

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

On the Mark Golf Podcast

The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

The Golfer's Journal Podcast

No Putts Given

The Shotgun Start

GOLF’s Fully Equipped

Subpar

The Loop

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon

Henni and Hally: Women With Game

Golf IQ

Golf IQ

The Smylie Show

Designing Golf