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Shinnecock Hills: Golf's Toughest Test Awaits
15 Jun
Summary
- Shinnecock Hills is renowned for its extreme difficulty and challenging greens.
- Fairways widened to 48 yards for the 2026 U.S. Open.
- Scottie Scheffler seeks career Grand Slam; Rory McIlroy targets seventh major.
The 2026 U.S. Open Championship is poised to challenge the world's best golfers at the notoriously difficult Shinnecock Hills. This major championship venue has historically yielded cumulative winning scores around par, highlighting its demanding nature.
Organizers have widened the fairways to an average of 48 yards for this year's tournament, a notable change from previous years and the average PGA Tour course width. However, the course's primary defense is expected to remain its exceptionally challenging greens.
Top contenders include Scottie Scheffler, who has an opportunity to achieve a career Grand Slam, and Rory McIlroy, aiming for his seventh major championship. Despite McIlroy's prediction of an under-par winning score, forecasts of wind and rain suggest achieving such a score will be a significant feat.
