If you’re so obliged to follow the long, winding road, you can take about a dozen county roads to get here. There’s no traffic, except for when a wild turkey crosses the road. The charm of Erin Hills Golf Course is that it’s a hidden gem in the middle of wide-open spaces.

The grounds crew battled a tough winter, recent hail and an early championship date to get Erin Hills into pristine condition.

Some precipitation remains in the forecast for the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills. Here's what happens if heavy rain or lightning move in.