Justin Thomas criticizes Shinnecock practice-round wait times ahead of U.S. Open
Golf Channel • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Justin Thomas expressed frustration over long wait times during practice rounds at Shinnecock ahead of the U.S. Open. He noted that these sessions have become tedious, with players needing to sign up for tee times and often taking three hours to complete just nine holes. Other top players, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, have also adjusted their schedules to avoid peak times, opting for earlier practice rounds. Thomas highlighted that this trend has created a slower pace and feels more like range practice than actual course preparation. With official practice days starting soon, players are adjusting their strategies to manage the mental demands of the U.S. Open.
- •Thomas says practice-round conditions at Shinnecock are 'terrible.'
- •Players are arriving early to avoid lengthy wait times.
- •The trend toward slower practice rounds is becoming common.
- •Thomas and Spieth practiced two days before official rounds.
- •Wind and course conditions set a challenging stage for the U.S. Open.
- 10:06 PMGolf Channel — Justin Thomas on practice-round wait times at Shinnecock: ‘It’s gotten terrible’ - Golf Channel
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Thomas on practice-round wait times at Shinnecock: 'It's gotten terrible'
"The U.S. Open brought big wind and not nearly as much activity for a Monday, typical these days of practice rounds at majors that move to a different course each year.
"The U.S. Open brought big wind and not nearly as much activity for a Monday, typical these days of practice rounds at majors that move to a different course each year.
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External links- Golf ChannelJun 15, 2026, 10:06 PMJustin Thomas on practice-round wait times at Shinnecock: ‘It’s gotten terrible’ - Golf Channel
The U.S. Open brought big wind and not nearly as much activity for a Monday, typical these days of practice rounds at majors that move to a different course each year.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:50 PMJustin Thomas on practice-round wait times at Shinnecock: 'It's gotten terrible'
The U.S. Open brought big wind and not nearly as much activity for a Monday, typical these days of practice rounds at majors that move to a different course each year.
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