OK, so I went to the US Open in 2006 to watch the pros play the course, which was great, but until I recently played the course myself I couldn't relate to the full experience of Winged Foot.
The mounted golf club just inside the front door made by Old Tom Brown and gifted to Winged Foot by the Royal and Ancient members sets the stage for a golfing experience to remember. Even if, like me, you're the member of your foursome responsible for laughs rather than birdies, basking in this kind of golfing lore and playing conditions is wonderful on many levels. That the "golfers" in my foursome won the tournament helped too...Salud to Winged Foot!