Scheffler and McIlroy assess Shinnecock Hills for upcoming US Open
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 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
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy has already made observation about the fairways and greens at Shinnecock ahead of the US Open
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy, Scheffler detoured to Shinnecock on their way to Memorial — here's their assessment
- 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.
"The top two players in the world want to win the Memorial this week, no doubt, but they're also looking ahead to the challenge of Shinnecock Hills in two weeks' time, when Southampton, New York will play host to the 126th U.S. Open.
"Rory McIlroy is focused on success at the Memorial Tournament this week, but he already has one eye on the US Open. The third major of the 2026 season returns later this month, with the US Open taking place at Shinnecock Hills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:30 PMRory McIlroy has already made observation about the fairways and greens at Shinnecock ahead of the US Open
Rory McIlroy is focused on success at the Memorial Tournament this week, but he already has one eye on the US Open. The third major of the 2026 season returns later this month, with the US Open taking place at Shinnecock Hills.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 6:54 PMMcIlroy, Scheffler detoured to Shinnecock on their way to Memorial — here's their assessment
The top two players in the world want to win the Memorial this week, no doubt, but they're also looking ahead to the challenge of Shinnecock Hills in two weeks' time, when Southampton, New York will play host to the 126th U.S. Open.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:51 PMShinnecock 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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