Concerns rise over course conditions at Shinnecock Hills for US Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The US Open takes place at Shinnecock Hills this week, raising questions about the course's difficulty level. Previous tournaments in 2004 and 2018 faced criticism for the challenging setup and fast greens, leading to widespread player frustration. Course staff aim to manage conditions, but past experiences lead to skepticism regarding the fairness of the greens. Key figures, including Tiger Woods, have voiced concerns about how course conditions have affected play in previous events.
- •Shinnecock Hills hosts the US Open this week.
- •Previous tournaments faced significant criticism for course setup.
- •Tiger Woods and others have expressed concerns over conditions.
- •USGA aims for fair but challenging greens this year.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Shinnecock Hills sure to challenge field at U.S. Open
"As always, the USGA's balancing act to create a difficult but fair test will be central to all other storylines to come out of this week's U.S. Open.
"How tough will Shinnecock Hills play at this week's US Open?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 8:02 PMShinnecock Hills sure to challenge field at U.S. Open
As always, the USGA's balancing act to create a difficult but fair test will be central to all other storylines to come out of this week's U.S. Open.
- Sky Sports—How tough will Shinnecock Hills play ahead of US Open?
How tough will Shinnecock Hills play at this week's US Open?
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