Michael Kim highlights bumpy greens before U.S. Open at Shinnecock
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Michael Kim provided insights on the condition of the Shinnecock Hills course just days before the U.S. Open begins on June 18. He noted that the greens are spongy but bumpy, potentially complicating putting. Kim described fairways as generous but warned about tricky rough and challenging wind conditions that could affect play. His observations suggest that players may face significant challenges navigating the course during the tournament.
- •Michael Kim commented on the tricky greens at Shinnecock Hills.
- •The U.S. Open starts on June 18, 2026.
- •Wind conditions are expected to be a factor during the tournament.
- •Fairways are wide, but rough is challenging for players.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Green surfaces at Shinnecock said to be ‘quite bumpy’ just days before the U.S. Open
"Shinnecock Hills is expected to give the players all sorts of problems during the U. S.
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