Scheffler and McIlroy assess Shinnecock Hills for upcoming US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler visited Shinnecock Hills ahead of the US Open, taking note of the wide fairways and thick rough at the course, which last hosted the tournament in 2018. Scheffler, unfamiliar with the course, praised the difficulty of the green complexes, while McIlroy noted improvements in fairway width since his previous appearance. Both players emphasized the challenging conditions of the rough, which could penalize players who miss the fairway. The USGA seeks to avoid past setup issues that have marred the tournament experience, aiming for a challenging but fair configuration as players prepare for the championship.
- •Scheffler and McIlroy visited Shinnecock Hills before the US Open
- •Players noted wider fairways compared to previous tournaments at the venue
- •Thick rough presents significant challenges for those missing fairways
- •USGA aims for a suitable course setup after past controversies
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Shinnecock scouting report: Scheffler and McIlroy say wide fairways and big rough for US Open
"Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler took a detour to Shinnecock Hills on their way to the Memorial and saw fairways a lot wider than what they have come to expect at a U.S. Open. The U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills for the first time since 2018, when Brooks Koepka won during a tough, dry week in which no one finished under par. Scheffler had never been to the fabled course on New York's Long Island, which held the second edition of the U.S. Open in 1896.
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