Rory McIlroy calls for green speed moderation at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Rory McIlroy has urged US Open officials to control green speeds at Shinnecock Hills ahead of the tournament later this month. His plea follows a reconnaissance visit where he noted the fairways' width and the depth of the rough. With dry weather expected, McIlroy is concerned about excessively fast greens, having witnessed issues in previous US Opens. He is currently playing in the Memorial Tournament in Ohio as he prepares for the major championship.
- •McIlroy visits Shinnecock Hills ahead of the US Open.
- •He warns against excessively fast greens due to weather forecasts.
- •This is McIlroy's sixth PGA Tour event of the year.
- •Scottie Scheffler aims for a third consecutive win at the Memorial Tournament.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy issues plea to US Open officials ahead of bid for glory at Shinnecock Hills
"Rory McIlroy will look to win the US Open later this month after retaining his Masters title earlier this year
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