Well as long as the US Open is moving in this direction, maybe the Tournament should jump 15 years into the future.
Each Golfer and his Caddie/Guide/Sherpa/Navigator, will begin the 25 mile first hole par 150 on the corner of Main and State which ends in Hooksville by evening. Special camera crews are standing by in their 4x4 golf carts to bring you complete coverage as Golfers traverse the countryside ...........
Below is a view of the picturesque 17th, 979 Yard, Par 4.