Think a little outside the box: although it is a little downhill and more in front of you,for the modern game doesn't the 8th at Oakmont from the back tees play like the redan did for N Berwick golfers 100 years ago?The rough in front gives the short bunker feel,a running shot is required and it breaks a little right to left.No flying a 5 iron to the hole then at NB ,nor now at Oakmont when the hole is 290ish.I concede that the ocean roar of the turnpike is on the wrong side.