Editors showcase golf shots at Shinnecock ahead of U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Two editors, Joel Beall and Will Irwin, played Shinnecock Hills under conditions similar to the upcoming U.S. Open. Their shots were analyzed in the context of performance metrics versus PGA Tour averages. The course's challenging conditions included high rough and wind, complicating many shots. Insights gathered will help in understanding what constitutes a good golf shot.
- •Beall and Irwin played in mid-May, replicating tournament conditions.
- •A 285-yard tee shot was deemed excellent despite being shorter than the PGA Tour average.
- •Approaches from rough showed that even scratch golfers struggle to hit greens.
- •The analysis aims to adjust golfers' perceptions of good shot quality.
- •Insights may enhance decision-making for players at Shinnecock during the U.S. Open.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: What's a 'good' shot at Shinnecock? These 5 show the difference between our editors and the PGA Tour average
"We followed two editors playing Shinnecock Hills in close-to-tournament conditions and put a selection of their shots in statistical context.
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