Unraveling the Mystery of Los Angeles Country Club: U.S. Open Golfers on Edge.
The Los Angeles Country Club's barranca, a narrow gully, will be a challenge for golfers during the US Open tournament. The barranca is a steep-walled gully that winds through the course, providing drainage during rainy season and protection in and around the greens. Errant golf balls that land inside the barranca may result in a one-stroke penalty. The barranca is an important part of the course design and will test the nerves of the tournament leaders entering the championship's penultimate hole in Sunday's final round.