Tommy Fleetwood and Robert MacIntyre differ on Shinnecock Hills conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
At Shinnecock Hills on Sunday, Tommy Fleetwood remains in contention for the US Open, needing a strong final round. Robert MacIntyre, sitting at seven-over par after three rounds, has voiced criticism towards the course setup, deeming some pin positions 'ridiculous'. Fleetwood, however, finds the course fair, stating that players must accept challenging conditions typical of a U.S. Open. Both players have previous runner-up finishes at the event, highlighting their competitive experience.
- •Fleetwood needs a strong final round to have a chance at winning
- •MacIntyre is at seven-over par after three rounds
- •MacIntyre criticized the pin positions, calling them 'ridiculous'
- •Fleetwood disagreed, describing the setup as fair
- •Both players are former runner-ups at the US Open
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Tommy Fleetwood disagrees with Robert MacIntyre’s comments on ‘ridiculous’ Shinnecock Hills
"Tommy Fleetwood definitely still has an outside chance of winning the US Open, but he will need a very good final round at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday. Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre is sitting at seven-over par after three rounds, so he will just be playing for a good finish on Sunday.
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