The Oakland Hills Country Club is one of Michigan's most exclusive clubs and the site of many professional tournaments.
There was a fire on the roof of the multistory club house in Bloomfield Township. It was built in 1922 and is adorned with art.
The members were shocked.
There is so much history, so much wonder here, according to member Rebecca Robinson.
There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
One of the largest wood structures in Michigan was the clubhouse.
The club has hosted many major golf events, including the 2008 PGA Championship won by Padraig Harrington. In 2004, Team Europe defeated Team USA in the Ryder Cup. Tiger Woods played for the Americans.
Our thoughts are with our friends at Oakland Hills. The United States Golf Association will support the club wherever possible in this rebuilding process.
Donald Ross designed two golf courses at the club. The South Course reopened last summer after a $12.1 million restoration with a goal to bring major championships back to Oakland Hills.
The U.S. Women's Open will be held at the club in 2031 and 2042.
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