Wyndham Clark discusses course changes at Shinnecock ahead of US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Wyndham Clark spoke about his excitement regarding changes at Shinnecock Hills ahead of the US Open, emphasizing the wider fairways designed to enhance playability. Despite the alterations, Clark noted that the greens continue to present a significant challenge, particularly with high winds expected during the tournament. Shinnecock Hills has seen difficult conditions in past US Opens, with previous setups drawing criticism from players. The 2026 edition aims to balance difficulty with fairer opportunities for players, as adjustments have been made following prior controversies.
- •Wider fairways at Shinnecock aim to improve player performance.
- •Wind conditions are expected to be challenging throughout the tournament.
- •Shinnecock has previously faced criticism for course setups in past US Opens.
- •Clark emphasizes the importance of patience and precision on the greens.
- •Only three players have finished a US Open at Shinnecock under par in the last century.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark ‘excited’ by change that has been made to Shinnecock ahead of the US Open
"Shinnecock Hills has been totally lost by the USGA the last two times it hosted a US Open. In 2004, the USGA had to water the seventeenth green in between groups on Sunday because players simply could not hold the green on their approach shots.
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