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Alex Fitzpatrick practices with VR headset ahead of U.S. Open at Shinnecock

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:24 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Alex Fitzpatrick practices with VR headset ahead of U.S. Open at Shinnecock
Summary

Alex Fitzpatrick is utilizing a virtual reality headset as he prepares for the tough greens at Shinnecock Hills ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open. The greens have a reputation for being extremely challenging, evidenced by a cutline of +8 in the 2018 event. Fitzpatrick's unconventional method aims to help him navigate the difficult putting surfaces. The effectiveness of his strategy, considering recent USGA restrictions on practice devices, remains to be seen as the tournament approaches.

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  • •Fitzpatrick practices with a VR headset at Shinnecock Hills.
  • •The greens are known for their difficulty, with a past cutline of +8.
  • •USGA enforces strict rules on devices for assessing greens.
  • •The 2026 U.S. Open is set to take place at Shinnecock Hills.
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  • 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: The Shinnecock greens are so tough Alex Fitzpatrick is practicing with … a VR headset?
What they're saying
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Alex Fitzpatrick went viral as he entered the matrix at Shinnecock on Tuesday.

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