Only 21% of pros practice on the range after U.S. Open rounds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
At the 2026 U.S. Open in Southampton, New York, only 21% of professional golfers head to the driving range after their rounds. Analysis shows these post-round sessions differ significantly from pre-round practices, lasting an average of 16 minutes with players hitting about 25 balls. For instance, Wyndham Clark, the 36-hole leader, went to the range after expressing fatigue. Players tend to focus on specific clubs or shots during these sessions rather than a broader practice. The U.S. Open is tracking these sessions through its "RangeCast" feature, aiming to provide insights into players' training habits after rounds.
- •Wyndham Clark leads after 36 holes at U.S. Open.
- •Post-round practice sessions average 16 minutes.
- •Pros typically hit around 25 balls after rounds.
- •Players focus on specific clubs or shots in practice.
- •The U.S. Open is using "RangeCast" to record data.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Only 21% of pros hit the range after their round. Here's what they actually do there.
"What do pros do on the range after the 2026 U.S. Open? Here's what the data says.
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