Challenges at Shinnecock's 10th hole could impact U.S. Open outcome
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
As the U.S. Open unfolds at Shinnecock Hills, players face significant hurdles at the 10th hole, known as Eastward Ho. The 415-yard par-4 features a tricky approach to a perched green, with many competitors, including Rory McIlroy, struggling to navigate its complexities. Tournament leader Wyndham Clark has managed the hole effectively, employing a successful strategy to avoid mistakes. With one round remaining, the greens are expected to become firmer and faster, intensifying the challenge for all competitors.
- •The 10th hole ranks as the third hardest at Shinnecock.
- •37 percent of players have made bogey or worse at the 10th.
- •Wyndham Clark leads the tournament heading into the final round.
- •Rory McIlroy struggled with his approach shots at the 10th.
- •Greens will be faster and putting surfaces firmer on Sunday.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: The hole that could decide who wins on Sunday at Shinnecock
"On Sunday, the putting surface will be firmer and the challenge more difficult. Whoever wins will have to survive the “scary” examination the 10th hole presents.
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