USGA aims for better conditions at Shinnecock for upcoming US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The USGA is revising its approach for the upcoming US Open at Shinnecock Hills to avoid previously controversial situations regarding course conditions. After criticism of the setups in 2004 and 2018, the organization hopes to provide a fairer challenge for competitors like Scottie Scheffler. USGA's John Bodenhamer stated that improving course conditions and hole placements will be priorities, ensuring the course does not dry out excessively and that green speeds are more manageable. This effort reflects lessons learned from previous tournaments, aiming to balance challenge and playability.
- •USGA acknowledges past course setup issues at Shinnecock.
- •Bodenhamer aims for slower green speeds this summer.
- •Organizers plan to allow natural conditions to shape the tournament.
- •Player choices around greens will be emphasized.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Why Shinnecock may not offer the US Open test it has in the past
- 4:34 PMBBC Sport — Why Shinnecock may not offer the US Open test it has in the past
"After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter.
"After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:09 PMWhy Shinnecock may not offer the US Open test it has in the past
After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 4:34 PMWhy Shinnecock may not offer the US Open test it has in the past
After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter.
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