Jon Rahm discusses challenges for 15-handicap golfers at Shinnecock Hills

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Jon Rahm discusses challenges for 15-handicap golfers at Shinnecock Hills
Summary

Jon Rahm expressed that a 15-handicap golfer would struggle significantly at Shinnecock Hills under US Open conditions this week. He stated that such a golfer might not even finish their round, estimating scores would exceed 100. While others, including Harris English and Angel Hidalgo, provided differing predictions of around 105 and 120 respectively, Rahm suggests the course’s difficulty, especially with expected winds, adds to the challenge. The US Open tournament will test players on this notoriously tough course, which has only seen a few finish under par in the past.

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  • Jon Rahm predicts a 15-handicap golfer may not finish a round.
  • Harris English suggests a score of around 105 for amateurs.
  • Angel Hidalgo estimates a score of around 120.
  • The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills this week.
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  • 2:30 PMYahoo SportsJon Rahm predicts what a 15-handicap golfer would shoot around Shinnecock Hills from the back tees this week
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Jon Rahm believes that a golfer with a 15 handicap would probably not even finish their round if they teed it up at Shinnecock Hills in US Open conditions. The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills this week.

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