USGA prepares for challenges at US Open in Shinnecock
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The 126th US Open begins Thursday at Shinnecock Hills, which has a history of issues with course management. After criticism during past tournaments in 2004 and 2018, the US Golf Association aims to improve conditions this year. Organizers hope to avoid the severe challenges presented by the course’s high winds and sloping greens that previously led to complaints about unfair playing conditions. Jeff Hall, USGA manager of rules and open championships, emphasizes a commitment to sustaining the tournament's toughness while acknowledging the unpredictable nature of Shinnecock.
- •126th US Open starts Thursday at Shinnecock Hills
- •USGA seeks to avoid past course management issues
- •Criticism in 2004 and 2018 highlighted course challenges
- •Players faced unfair conditions due to high winds
- •USGA committed to maintaining the US Open's difficulty
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — USGA aims to keep control as US Open returns to Shinnecock
"After organizers "lost the course" and desperately watered greens between groups in the past two US Opens at Shinnecock, there's hope for improvement when the 126th US Open begins Thursday.In 2004, several greens were watered between groups -- notably the par-three seventh -- to try and have balls hold the green rather than roll off the sloped putting surfaces.
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