Players prepare for key skills at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
As the U.S. Open approaches at Shinnecock Hills, players are focusing on key shots needed for success. Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel outlines five essential skills: accurate tee shots to hit the fairway, effective rough escapes, control of wedge shots in the wind, precise distance control on fast greens, and solid execution of par-3 tee shots. With challenging conditions expected due to the course's undulations and coastal winds, mastering these techniques will be crucial for any competitor looking to contend at this prestigious event.
- •Kellie Stenzel emphasizes five essential shots for the U.S. Open.
- •Players need to master fairway-finding tee shots for advantage.
- •Rough escapes require critical club selection and technique.
- •Wind management is key for effective wedge shots.
- •Distance control on fast greens is vital to avoid three-putts.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — 5 shots (& skills) players need to be successful at Shinnecock Hills
"GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares five shots that golfers need in order to have success at U.S.
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