Shinnecock Hills prepares to host sixth U.S. Open this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., will host the U.S. Open this week. It's set to welcome the championship for the sixth time and was last featured in 2018. Shinnecock is scheduled to host both the 2036 women’s and men’s U.S. Opens consecutively, solidifying its role in the long-term championship rotation. USGA CEO Mike Whan emphasized the importance of Shinnecock as a potential anchor site, amidst the three official ones already named. Historical significance includes hosting the second-ever U.S. Open in 1896 and iconic moments from previous tournaments.
- •Shinnecock last hosted the U.S. Open in 2018.
- •The course will host the 2036 women's and men's U.S. Opens.
- •USGA has named three official anchor sites since 2020.
- •Shinnecock's history includes hosting the second U.S. Open in 1896.
- •NBC's Dan Hicks notes familiarity appeals to viewers.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Shinnecock Ready to Shine As (Unofficial) U.S. Open Anchor Site
"Shinnecock last hosted in the U.S. Open in 2018.
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