Editor's note: Leading up to the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, the Post-Gazette is breaking down the course’s 18 holes in 18 days before the start of the tournament on June 12.

Hole 14 at Oakmont Country Club offers one of the last birdie opportunities on the back nine. It was relatively toothless in the 2016 U.S. Open, by Oakmont’s punishing standards — the short par 4 doled out fewer bogeys than any other hole.

Players recorded pars there 68% of the time in 2016, the highest frequency on the course. Surrendering 72 birdies and three eagles, No. 14 played as the fourth-easiest hole.

“Certainly a hole where, if you’re in the fairway, it’s a little bit of a green light opportunity,” said Oakmont head professional Devin Gee.

Gil Hanse and his team added about 20 yards of dista

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