The third major of the 2026 golf season is upon us, and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club will give a tough test to some of the world’s best competitors.
The U.S. Open has become one of the bigger challenges on the yearly calendar. Last year’s tournament at Oakmont, for example, was won by J.J. Spaun with a score of just one under.
With fast greens, deep rough, and high winds impacting the wide-open links-style course, low scores should be scarce at Shinnecock, too.
“You have to pick and choose your moments, and that’s where course management comes in,” 2022 US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick told reporters (h/t compleatgolfer.com).
This year’s U.S. Open is shaping up to be a tight, competitive tournament, and a whole lot of fun. Here’s what you need to know, including scheduling information, odds, and top picks among sleepers and favorites.
