US Open faces tough conditions as round three begins at Shinnecock
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The third round of the 126th U.S. Open is underway at Shinnecock Hills on June 20. Players are facing challenging conditions with gusts exceeding 35 mph and firmer greens. Dylan Wu encountered early trouble, recording a quadruple-bogey on the par-4 first hole after a five-putt. The USGA has indicated that today's conditions could be the most difficult of the tournament, which may impact play in the remaining rounds.
- •Wind gusts over 35 mph complicate play for 72 players
- •Wu logs quadruple-bogey after five-putt on the first hole
- •Greens are bumped to 11 on the Stimpmeter for added difficulty
- •USGA warns players of tougher conditions throughout the day
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — A five-putt, 35 mph gusts and a ball rolling on the green, right out of the gates on Shinnecock Saturday
"It's already been an eventful and difficult Saturday for the field at the U.S. Open, and things are just getting started.
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