USGA adjusts plans for golf ball rollback amid U.S. Open setup at Shinnecock
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The USGA implemented a cautious strategy at Shinnecock Hills for the U.S. Open, which began on June 18, 2026. Amid criticisms and concerns over previous setups, the organization delayed the introduction of a new testing standard for golf balls to 2030. In response to expected high winds, course conditions were softened to ensure fair play while maintaining the challenge, leading to a higher scoring average than typical. Players acknowledged the adjustments made for safety and challenge under blustery conditions.
- •U.S. Open began June 18, 2026, at Shinnecock Hills.
- •USGA postponed golf ball rollback to 2030 amid opposition.
- •Course setup included slower greens to counter windy conditions.
- •Day 1 scoring average was more challenging.
- •Rory McIlroy praised the USGA's setup decisions.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — USGA has found balance at Shinnecock, resulting in a much-needed win
"A day after a capitulation that was a decade in the making, the USGA scored a much-needed “W” under cloudy skies and blustery winds.
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