[citation needed] Founded 103 years ago in 1922 and designed by William Flynn,[1] the club features a championship 18-hole golf course, a 9-hole par three course, eight tennis courts, and a lap pool.

Cherry Hills has hosted seven United States Golf Association (USGA) championships, including the U.S. Open in 1938, 1960, and 1978.

Playing with Hogan, 20-year-old collegian Nicklaus from Ohio State bogeyed the final hole and finished second, the obvious low amateur.

[citation needed] As a result of Palmer's feat, the USGA commissioned construction of a new tee prior to the 1978 edition, which extended the hole fifty yards (46 m).

The third and most recent Open at Cherry Hills, it was won by Andy North by one stroke with a score of one over par.

The first in 1941 was a match play event; Vic Ghezzi defeated defending champion Byron Nelson 1 up in the 36-hole final.