What happened to the Michigan Country Club where world's best golfers play?
The clubhouse of a swanky Michigan country club where many of the world's best golfers have played went up in flames Thursday morning, according to dramatic footage posted to social media and reports.
What happened to the Oakland Hills Country Club's clubhouse?
One of Michigan's most eminent buildings-the white wooden clubhouse of the famed Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township-burned to the ground Thursday, taking with it a century of golf history and mementos that can never be replaced.
What caused the fire at the Michigan State Park clubhouse?
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately known. Fire officials said the 110,000-square-foot clubhouse was among the largest wood structures in Michigan.
What are the best golf courses in Michigan?
The Oakland Hills Country Club is one of the most prestigious courses in Michigan and has hosted the six U.S. Open Championships, three PGA Championships, and the 2004 Ryder Cup. Originally founded in 1916, it has played a significant role in history of the sport of golf in the United States.
What golf course clubhouse burned down?
Clubhouse at legendary Oakland Hills Country Club engulfed in flames. The origin of the fire that burned down Oakland Hills Country Club might include propane tanks, a torch and a heater that were found at the scene, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press.
What caused the fire at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan?
17. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The fire that devastated the clubhouse at the Oakland Hills Country Club last month may have been caused by torches used by contractors who were installing rubber flashing, officials said Thursday.
Did Oakland Hills Country Club burn?
The historic country club burned to the ground on Feb. 17, taking with it a century of golf history and mementos that can never be replaced. It took firefighters all day to battle the blaze. Bouchard said the fire caused an $80 million loss to the country club.
What happened at Oakland Hills?
Oakland Hills Country Club reportedly estimated the loss of the clubhouse at $80 million. The stately structure, familiar to generations of golf fans, was consumed in a February blaze that might be linked to a propane torch used by maintenance workers, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said last week.
What was saved from the Oakland Hills Country Club fire?
A group of Southfield firefighters have been honored for saving the memorabilia at Oakland Hills Country Club when it caught fire earlier this year. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Local firefighters are getting a special thank you.
How much is membership at Oakland Hills Country Club?
The club has about 550 members, at least some of whom pay a $72,000 initiation fee, $8,400-plus per year in fees and dues, and have food and beverage minimum charges of up to another $1,000 per year, according to membership documents.
How much will it cost to rebuild Oakland Hills Country Club?
The Western Golf & Country Club, which is about a third of the size of the famed 110,000 square-foot Bloomfield Township club that went up in flames Thursday, cost $15 million to reconstruct and took three years to reopen after a 2018 fire, The Detroit News reports.
How much will it cost to rebuild Oakland Hills?
It cost $15 million to rebuild the 36,000-square-foot facility for its 410 members. “Everybody realizes what a historic place that is like ours,” Iding said. “At the beginning, it's almost like a grieving process.” But the goal is to reopen as much as possible as soon as possible.
How old is Oakland Hills Country Club?
Founded in 1916, Oakland Hills Country Club has, and will continue to play a significant role in the history of golf in the United States. Walter Hagen, five time PGA Champion, was the club's first head professional.
What golf course was on fire?
Arroyo Trabuco Golf ClubInvestigators with the Orange County Fire Authority have determined that the September 6, 2016 Trabuco Fire started from sparks created when a golf club struck a rock. The fire burned about 20 acres adjacent to the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club (map) in Mission Viejo in Orange County, California.
When was Oakland Hills Country Club built?
1916: Oakland Hills Country Club founded by Joseph Mack and Norval Hawkins at a meeting of 47 friends and associates at the Detroit Athletic Club on October 17.
How many majors does Oakland Hills have?
Oakland Hills has hosted 11 USGA championships in its history, including six U.S. Opens. The event's return in 2034 will celebrate the club's 110-year history with the USGA.
Where is the Oakland Hills Country Club?
The Oakland Hills Country Club is in Oakland County, Michigan, and is about 15 miles north of Detroit.
What is the history of the Oakland Hills Country Club
The Oakland Hills Country Club is one of the most prestigious courses in Michigan and has hosted the six U.S. Open Championships, three PGA Championships, and the 2004 Ryder Cup.
