Green Cloud: America's St. Andrews — The Chambers Bay U.S. Open Backstory

Green Cloud proudly presents Americas St. Andrews, a richly photographed chronicle of Chambers Bay that captures the course's unlikely rise from a neglected gravel pit on Puget Sound to a municipal jewel now open to everyone. Told through award-winning imagery and candid interviews, this book explores how the decision to host the 2015 U.S. Open shaped a landscape, a community, and a sport.

A photographic chronicle of transformation

Readers descend onto the shorelines, fairways, and dramatic dune lines as pages reveal the visual drama of a course that many once dismissed. The photography pairs sweeping vistas with intimate portraits, inviting readers to feel the breeze, hear the waves, and sense the texture of sand and grass underfoot.

Voices that shaped the project

Key playersUSGA leadership, renowned architect teams, and event organizersre featured, sharing the challenges and decisions behind turning an industrial piece of land into a championship venue. Mike Davis explains his early advocacy; RTJ II discuss design ideas that honor tradition while evolving for modern competition; Danny Sink reflects on the logistics of a major championship with a global audience.

Alongside these voices, historical photographs chart the site's journey from its industrial roots to its current role as a public destination, enriching the narrative with context and continuity.

What makes this book special

• Award-winning photography that captures sweeping coastal light, rugged terrain, and human moments.
• Extensive interviews with decision-makers and architects, revealing the story behind the setting.
• Never-before-seen images spanning early sketches, archival photos, and recent site photography.
• A cohesive history of how public ownership intersected with major sport planning.

Why this matters to readers

Whether you are drawn to architecture, sport history, or the drama of big-event planning, Americas St. Andrews offers a layered, cinematic look at a moment when a public course became a global stage while remaining accessible to visitors today.

Possible benefits you may enjoy include deeper appreciation for course design, a sense of place in Puget Sound's landscape, and a richer understanding of how community venues can host world-class sport without losing public appeal.

What youll gain

• Rich context about Chambers Bay3 transformation and its U.S. Open history.
• Visual storytelling that complements traditional golf coverage with texture and atmosphere.
• Insights into the people who built, governed, and celebrated the course.
• A reference for fans of photography, architecture, and sports journalism alike.