Matt Robles prepares for major debut at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Matt Robles, a 20-year-old golfer from Downey, California, is set to make his major tournament debut at the U.S. Open on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills. He is one of 62 open qualifiers and among 156 participants in this year’s field. Known for his speed and competitive spirit, Robles has trained extensively both in golf and taekwondo. He looks to leverage his experiences at Rio Hondo Golf Course, where he honed his skills. Robles acknowledged the challenge of the course, highlighting the need for discipline and respect in the face of strong winds and a demanding layout.
- •Robles will tee off at 2:42 p.m. ET Thursday
- •He is a rising junior at Santa Clara University
- •Participates as one of 34 first-timers in the field
- •Robles has experience in the U.S. Amateur
- •His background includes training at Rio Hondo Golf Course
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Straight outta Compton? Not quite, but SoCal's Matt Robles has come a long way to Shinnecock
"Robles, a 20-year-old muni product from Downey, California, who also does taekwondo, will make his major debut this week at Shinnecock Hills.
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