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U.S. Open winners highlight toughness at Shinnecock Hills

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:21 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

U.S. Open winners highlight toughness at Shinnecock Hills

Summary

The U.S. Open has showcased a distinct quality among its winners at Shinnecock Hills: toughness. Notable champions include Raymond Floyd, known for his competitive demeanor, Corey Pavin, who triumphed as a shorter hitter, and Brooks Koepka, emphasizing mental resilience. The challenge of the short par-3 11th hole adds to the course's reputation for requiring skill under pressure. Current international winners Rory McIlroy and Aaron Rai represent a growing trend of strong U.K. players at major championships. The final 156-man field is set as competitors approach this year's tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Raymond Floyd, Corey Pavin, and Brooks Koepka are notable past winners.
•The 11th hole poses a unique challenge for players.
•Rory McIlroy and Aaron Rai are recent major winners.
•The final field for the U.S. Open includes 156 players.
•Koepka highlights the importance of mental resilience.

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11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Toughness a quality of U.S. Open winners at Shinnecock Hills

What they're saying

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Raymond Floyd had a brilliant wedge game and was equally known for his glare when he got locked in, particularly that 1986 win at Shinnecock at age 43. Mark O'Meara described Floyd as the most intimidating player he face. Corey Pavin won in 1995, geared toward toughness as being one of the shorter hitters as the game was moving toward power, another masterful chipper and most famous in these parts for his 4-wood to the 18th green to win the Open.
— Yahoo Sportsby DOUG FERGUSON

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