University of Pittsburgh partnered with FOX Sports U and the USGA for their first year in the program. Students from the College of Business Administration met with members from the USGA and FOX Sports to learn about the significance of having the U.S. Open Championship at historic Oakmont for the 9th time in June 2016. Students were tasked with developing concepts to increase awareness and excitement around the U.S. Open being hosted at Oakmont for the 9th time, the most times any course has hosted the U.S. Open.