This club has two Donald Ross-designed courses; the South Course debuted in 1918 and has hosted a long string of major championships and events, including:

  • 1924 U.S. Open (Cyril Walker)
  • 1937 U.S. Open (Ralph Guldahl)
  • 1951 U.S. Open (Ben Hogan)
  • 1961 U.S. Open (Gene Littler)
  • 1972 PGA Championship (Gary Player)
  • 1979 PGA Championship (David Graham)
  • 1981 U.S. Senior Open (Arnold Palmer)
  • 1985 U.S. Open (Andy North)
  • 1991 U.S. Senior Open (Jack Nicklaus)
  • 1996 U.S. Open (Steve Jones)
  • 2002 U.S. Amateur (Ricky Barnes)
  • 2004 Ryder Cup Matches (Europe 18½ - United States 9½)
  • 2008 PGA Championship (Pádraig Harrington)

Less famous is the the shorter North Course, a Ross design that debuted in 1924. Oakland Hills is a private club; visitors are permitted only as invited guests of members.