Oakmont remained pristine despite the rain at the US Open. Outside the ropes, it was squishier
While the venerable and now nearly tree-less course carved out of the western Pennsylvania hills held up fine despite steady overnight rains ahead of Saturday's third round, things were a little squishier, a little soggier, a little dicier outside the ropes.
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