Steel Links

On the eve of the recently concluded 125^th U.S. Open held at Oakmont Country Club, just east of Pittsburgh, WQED the local public television station debuted an hour-long documentary entitled Steel Links.

According to the film’s website, “Steel Links weaves together the rich history of Oakmont Country Club, one of the nation’s most revered golf courses, and its profound connections to the industrial city where steel fueled America’s ascent to power. 

Steel Links explores what it means to be shaped by Pittsburgh’s unique history: its struggles, triumphs and blue-collar pride. 

Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher takes us to his childhood home. Host Neil Walker—in a deeply personal and powerful moment—visits the seats where his parents watched him play second base for the Pirates. The film also includes segments with Charlie Batch, Wiz Khalifa, Carol Semple Thompson, Rocco Mediate, artist Cory Bonnet and several prominent local chefs.”

If you have a personal connection to western Pennsylvania, or an interest in golf, baseball, sports in general, rap music or food, you are sure to enjoy the insights shared by a wide variety of individuals on how their upbring, role models and mentors inspired them to succeed in life.

The hour-long film can be streamed by accessing the following link.  Enjoy!!  https://www.pbs.org/video/steel-links-1wrqld/