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Ranking the hardest holes at 2026 U.S. Open in Shinnecock Hills

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Ranking the hardest holes at 2026 U.S. Open in Shinnecock Hills
Summary

The 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, poses significant challenges for players. Historical data indicates that only three men have ever broken par in past Opens at this course. The hardest hole in 2018 was the par-4 14th, with an average score of 4.567. This year, wider fairways and changing wind directions may impact hole difficulty, but the course is expected to remain a tough test for competitors.

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  • •Shinnecock Hills hosts the 2026 U.S. Open.
  • •Only three players have ever broken par in past events.
  • •The hardest hole in 2018 averaged 4.567 strokes.
  • •Wider fairways this year may alter hole difficulty.
  • •Wind direction could significantly affect play.
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  • 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking the holes by difficulty at the 2026 U.S. Open based on the past at Shinnecock Hills
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Shinnecock Hills isn’t known for low scoring. In the previous five U.S. Opens, only three men have ever broken par for the event.

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